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Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany

Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany

By WKR Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s

By Metalarte

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s Additional information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Postmodern Brand: Metalarte Country of Ori...

Category

20th Century British Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Yellow Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Yellow Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Yellow Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking yellow metal counterweight pendant lamp from Italy, dating to the 1950s, is a beautiful example of postwar modernist design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Green Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Green Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Green Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant Italian counterweight pendant lamp from the 1950s is a perfect example of mid-century design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany Minimalist and rare design.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Teak

XXL Leather Shade Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
XXL Leather Shade Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany

XXL Leather Shade Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

XXL Leather Shade Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany This lamp works with 3x E27 standart light bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy
White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy

White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy

By Flos

Located in Hagenbach, DE

White metal counterweight pendant lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy Consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany

Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany

By Florian Schulz

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy

Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy

By Stilux

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Yellow metal shade counterweight pendant lamp by Stilux, 1970s, ItalyWear Consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Red Plexiglass and Glass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
Red Plexiglass and Glass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy

Red Plexiglass and Glass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy

By Stilux

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Red Plexiglass and Glass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy Consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy
Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy

Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy

By Domus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy Made of full teak wood chandelier Lamp is in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Teak

Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1900, Made from Porcelain and Handmade Glass
Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1900, Made from Porcelain and Handmade Glass

Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1900, Made from Porcelain and Handmade Glass

Located in Vienna, Austria

A beautiful counterweight pendant lamp from circa 1900. Originating in Austria, in the K and K Monarchy, it has a patent dating from the industrial revolution.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass

Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass

By Gubi, Paavo Tynell

Located in Glendale, CA

Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany

Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brass Double shade XXL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI

Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI

By Paavo Tynell, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s
Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s

Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s

Located in München, BY

Gorgeous, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light 'UFO'. Designed & manufactured in Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp 1950s
Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp 1950s

Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp 1950s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp from the 1950s is more than just a lighting fixture; it's a timeless piece of design history that seamlessly blends form...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Early and elegant Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and manufactured by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Rare Early Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'Onos 55' by Florian Schulz 1960s
Rare Early Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'Onos 55' by Florian Schulz 1960s

Rare Early Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'Onos 55' by Florian Schulz 1960s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, early brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Model Onos 55.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp

Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring, plastic, Italy, 1960s This ceiling lamp is an excellent example of the 'new style' Itali...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s

By Metalarte

Located in Hamburg, DE

Imposing train pendant lamp of the spanish manufacturer metalarte.

Category

20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar

Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950. Fitted with three E27 sockets.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Mid Century
Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Mid Century

Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Mid Century

By Florian Schulz

Located in Vienna, AT

Midcentury counterbalance lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany circa 1960 Elegant burnished brass pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a brass 12.6 inch shade and heavy counter...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Refurbished 1960
Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Refurbished 1960

Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Refurbished 1960

By Florian Schulz

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant newly polished brass pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a shiny brass 14.7 inch shade and heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. Very good restor...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp "Kera" by Florian Schulz 1980s
Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp "Kera" by Florian Schulz 1980s

Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp "Kera" by Florian Schulz 1980s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Large, original 1980s Florian Schulz pendant lamp model Kera featuring a counterweight mechanism for continuously variable height adjustment.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Rare Variant Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Rare Variant Counterweight Pendant Lamp

Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Rare Variant Counterweight Pendant Lamp

By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant and refined brass pendant lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1967.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s

J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

A stunning midcentury height-adjustable pendant light from the 1950s, the Kalmar Model 2520, featuring a counterweight, a beautifully leather-covered handle, and a cylindrical paste...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Austrian Midcentury  black Metal Counterweight  Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Austrian Midcentury  black Metal Counterweight  Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar

Austrian Midcentury black Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

The lamp can be adjusted in different heights. Elegant and eyecatching Austrian Midcentury pendant lamp with counterweight.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Swedish Counterweight Pendant Lamp made of Pine Wood and Parchment Paper
Swedish Counterweight Pendant Lamp made of Pine Wood and Parchment Paper

Swedish Counterweight Pendant Lamp made of Pine Wood and Parchment Paper

Located in Hannover, DE

We're sure you're going to love this beautiful counterweight pendant light. You can easily adjust the height from 110 cm to 175 cm, so you'll be comfortable no matter what.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Pine, Parchment Paper

Counterweight Lamp By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Counterweight Lamp By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Counterweight Lamp By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare counterweight pendant lamp red painted, lampshade with perforation fitted with one E27 socket.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Brass Pendant with counterweight by Th. Valentiner
Brass Pendant with counterweight by Th. Valentiner

Brass Pendant with counterweight by Th. Valentiner

By Th. Valentiner

Located in Brussels, BE

Large counterweight pendant lamp designed by T.H. Valentiner.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz from the 1970s
Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz from the 1970s

Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz from the 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Vienna, AT

Adjustable brass/chrome counterweight pendant lamp with a opaline glass shade and fitted with one E27 socket.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz 1960s
Elegant Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz 1960s

Elegant Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz 1960s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. This is an early production from 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light in bronze finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1980s, Germany
Exceptional Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1980s, Germany

Exceptional Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1980s, Germany

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Elegant and extremely rare, large Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp Solan by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early Tecnolumen Pendant Lamp 'Bauhaus HMB 25/500' by Marianne Brandt 1980s
Early Tecnolumen Pendant Lamp 'Bauhaus HMB 25/500' by Marianne Brandt 1980s

Early Tecnolumen Pendant Lamp 'Bauhaus HMB 25/500' by Marianne Brandt 1980s

By Hin Bredendieck, Marianne Brandt, Tecnolumen

Located in München, BY

Early production counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light "BAUHAUS HMB 25/500".

Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Vintage Postmodern German Brass Model Solan Counterweight Pendant, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern German Brass Model Solan Counterweight Pendant, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern German Brass Model Solan Counterweight Pendant, 1980s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Postmodern German Hollywood Regency Brass Model Solan Counterweight Pendant by Florian Schulz, 1980s Rare Counterweight pendant lamp of the German luminous designer Florian ...

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early Tecnolumen Pulley Pendant Lamp Bauhaus HMB 25/300 by Marianne Brandt 1980s
Early Tecnolumen Pulley Pendant Lamp Bauhaus HMB 25/300 by Marianne Brandt 1980s

Early Tecnolumen Pulley Pendant Lamp Bauhaus HMB 25/300 by Marianne Brandt 1980s

By Hin Bredendieck, Marianne Brandt, Tecnolumen

Located in München, BY

Early production minimalistic pulley / counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light "BAUHAUS HMB 25/300".

Category

Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

Rare & Large Solan Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Elegant, extremely rare and large Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp. Model Solan. A German design classic in excellent quality and craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight

By Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Florian Schulz, Fog and Morup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in München, DE

Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. Very elegant design and high-quality workmanship. It creates a very comfortable light and a beautiful play of light through t...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München

By Florian Schulz, Wiener Werkstätte, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Adolf Loos

Located in München, DE

Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear. Beautiful patina on the brass parts. The lampshade has a dent with paint damage. Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector. ...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stylish Black Metal Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Stylish Black Metal Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Stylish Black Metal Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Stylish Black Metal Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Adolf Loos, Fog & Mørup

Located in München, DE

Very beautiful brushed nickel pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasa...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup, Adolf Loos

Located in München, DE

Beautiful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp's lighting effect is exceptionally lovely. The design and the unique lampshade create a very elegant and pleasant light. The lam...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in München, DE

Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamp create...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup, Adolf Loos

Located in München, DE

Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasan...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell 'A1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI
Paavo Tynell 'A1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI

Paavo Tynell 'A1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI

By Paavo Tynell, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this famil...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Large Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

Large Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Adolf Loos, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in München, DE

A beautiful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp produces a truly beautiful lighting effect.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce
Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce

Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce Original Ceiling lamp Model 12126 designed from Angelo Lelii approx. in 1947 and produced from Arredoluce in ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Danish Teak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus 1960s
Large Danish Teak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus 1960s

Large Danish Teak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus 1960s

By Domus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome, Danish Mid-Century, teak ceiling lamp, manufactured in the 1950s by acclaimed Danish post-war manufacturer Domus. With the use of a pulley counterweight system, this exquis...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Linen, Rope, Teak

Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, DE

Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the very beautiful details create a very noble and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Double pull pendant lamp with counterweight model Posa
Florian Schulz Double pull pendant lamp with counterweight model Posa

Florian Schulz Double pull pendant lamp with counterweight model Posa

Located in New York, NY

Florian Schulz was a German lighting designer known for his refined, high-quality lamps produced primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. Based in Germany, Schulz developed a distinct aesth...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s It is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Oak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
Oak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Uno and Östen Kristiansson

Oak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Uno and Östen Kristiansson

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup

Located in München, DE

Extremely rare and beautiful Swedish pendulum lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a fantastic noble look. Very nice oak details. Steplessly adjustable...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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Porcelain Counterweight Lamp, 1910s
Porcelain Counterweight Lamp, 1910s

Porcelain Counterweight Lamp, 1910s

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Porcelain Counterweight Lamp, 1910s

Located in Vienna, AT

Height-adjustable kitchen lamp with porcelain weight and cover with castors, shade in white overlay opal glass with amber-colored glass rim. It is extendable 16 - 80 inch. Glass sha...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Opaline Glass

Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Counterweight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Full Brass Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Full Brass Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Full Brass Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Full Brass XL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beige & Brown Leather Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Beige & Brown Leather Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany

Beige & Brown Leather Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Unusual design Beige & Brown Leather Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany This lamp works with 1x E27 and 3x E14 standart light bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fabric and Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
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Fabric and Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany

By WKR Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Fabric and brass counterweight pendant lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabric and Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
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Fabric and Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany

By WKR Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Fabric and brass counterweight pendant lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabric&Metal Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Cosack,  1970s, Germany
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By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Fabric and Antique Bronze Looking metal Mid-century Modern Adjustable XL Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Wood & Plastic Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy
Wood & Plastic Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy

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By Domus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Wood & plastic shade counterweight pendant lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy Minimalist and rare design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic, Wood

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By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Introducing a stunning pair of 1940's brass counterweight pendant lamps by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Early Rare Double DUOS Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Florian Schulz Early Rare Double DUOS Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1960s

Florian Schulz Early Rare Double DUOS Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1960s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Florian Schulz Early Rare Double DUOS Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1960s Classic Florian Schulz design and high quality manufactured double counterweight pendant light with ...

Category

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Materials

Brass

Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1970s
Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1970s

Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1970s

By ERCO Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

A counterweight ceiling lamp by Erco made in Germany in the 1970s. It has a heavy counterweight which is secure to the black rope. The lamp shade is made of aluminum and has a plasti...

Category

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Materials

Aluminum

Florian Schulz brass Ceos 40 counterweight pendant lamp
Florian Schulz brass Ceos 40 counterweight pendant lamp

Florian Schulz brass Ceos 40 counterweight pendant lamp

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, BE

Rare Florian Schulz Ceos 40 pendant lamp with glass top shade

Category

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Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Keos Extra Large Counterweight Pendant Lamp Brass
Florian Schulz Keos Extra Large Counterweight Pendant Lamp Brass

Florian Schulz Keos Extra Large Counterweight Pendant Lamp Brass

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, BE

Rare large brass version of the Classic Schulz Keos pendant lamp in excellent condition with side counterweight. 1 x E27.

Category

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Materials

Brass

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Red Italian Midcentury Metal and Brass Counterweight  Pendant Lamp

Red Italian Midcentury Metal and Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp

By Stilux

Located in Vienna, AT

This charming Red lacquered Midcentury Modern pendant lamp with counterweight has been designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Midcentury Counterweight Pendant Lamp Attributed to Sciolari for Stilnovo
Midcentury Counterweight Pendant Lamp Attributed to Sciolari for Stilnovo

Midcentury Counterweight Pendant Lamp Attributed to Sciolari for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in München, DE

Very rare midcentury metal counterweight counterbalance pendant Lamp. Made in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan

Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan

By Ateljé Lyktan

Located in Berlin, DE

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Materials

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Large Adjustable Polished Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
Large Adjustable Polished Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

Large Adjustable Polished Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in Vienna, AT

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Materials

Brass

Rare Extra-Large Florian Schulz "Posa" Side Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Rare Extra-Large Florian Schulz "Posa" Side Counterweight Pendant Lamp

Rare Extra-Large Florian Schulz "Posa" Side Counterweight Pendant Lamp

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, BE

Rare larger Version of the beautiful Posa by Florian Schulz in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

white plastic & metal counterweight pendant lamp Aggregato by Mari for Artemide
white plastic & metal counterweight pendant lamp Aggregato by Mari for Artemide

white plastic & metal counterweight pendant lamp Aggregato by Mari for Artemide

By Artemide, Enzo Mari

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Aggregato pendant lamp with conic plastic shade and counterweight.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Lead

Austrian Midcentury  black Metal Counterweight  Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Austrian Midcentury  black Metal Counterweight  Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar

Austrian Midcentury black Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

The lamp can be adjusted in different heights. Elegant and eyecatching Austrian Midcentury pendant lamp with counterweight.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Dark Brass by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Dark Brass by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Dark Brass by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, BE

Rare adjustable pendant lamp in dark brass by German manufacturer Florian Schulz.

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Florian Schulz Keos Extra Large Counterweight Pendant Lamp Nickel-Plated Brass

Florian Schulz Keos Extra Large Counterweight Pendant Lamp Nickel-Plated Brass

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, BE

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Category

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Materials

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Rare Early Florian Schulz Posa Triple Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Really beautiful Florian Schulz triple posa pendant lamp with 1 x E 27 / model A bulb in each polished brass shade.

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'Onos 55' Chrome Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Hagenbach, DE

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Rare Early Florian Schulz Double Posa Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Solid Brass

Rare Early Florian Schulz Double Posa Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Solid Brass

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Excellent condition on this Classic Florian Schulz design in dark brass. The width of that lamp can be adjusted to any personal needs. One x Model A bulb / E27 each shade.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Huge Florian Schulz Posa Counterweight Pendant Lamp with a Great Flat Patina
Huge Florian Schulz Posa Counterweight Pendant Lamp with a Great Flat Patina

Huge Florian Schulz Posa Counterweight Pendant Lamp with a Great Flat Patina

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare large Posa Version with a strong flat brass patina. Condition is excellent! One x E27 / Model A Bulb.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Chinese Hat Brass and Counter Weight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Chinese Hat Brass and Counter Weight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany

Chinese Hat Brass and Counter Weight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, BE

Rare 1960s German brass counterweight pendant lamp in excellent condition. Three model “A” bulbs / E27.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Elegant Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1960s
Rare Elegant Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1960s

Rare Elegant Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1960s

Located in München, BY

Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1980s
Elegant Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1980s

Elegant Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz Germany 1980s

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, BY

Elegant Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Large Mid-Century Modern Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
Large Mid-Century Modern Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany

Large Mid-Century Modern Counter Balance Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany

By WKR Leuchten

Located in München, BY

Elegant and extremely rare, large Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp by WKR (Werkstätte für kreatives Raumlicht), Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Midcentury Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Large Midcentury Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s

Large Midcentury Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s

By WKR Leuchten

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Large pendant lamp designed and manufactured by WKR Leuchten GmbH in Germany in the style of Florian Schultz.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani Iconic 1960s whit Counterweight
Pendant Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani Iconic 1960s whit Counterweight

Pendant Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani Iconic 1960s whit Counterweight

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Oirlo, LI

Inspired by the balance of form and function, he crafted a pendant lamp with a counterweight mechanism, allowing effortless height adjustment.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Paavo Tynell, 1950s A1965 Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp, Taito Oy
Paavo Tynell, 1950s A1965 Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp, Taito Oy

Paavo Tynell, 1950s A1965 Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp, Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Beautiful designed pendant lamp by Paavi Tynell for Taito Oy. The patina and quality of brass is very high, not like the materials in the new production lamps. The height can be adj...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s
Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s

Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s

By Domus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

A wooden pendant lamp by Domus made in the 1960s. The body of the lamp is wood. The lamp has a Scandinavian design. Measurements of the shade: Height 100 cm Diameter 90 cm The ligh...

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Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s
Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s

Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s

By Domus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

A wooden pendant lamp by Domus made in the 1960s. The body of the lamp is wood. The lamp has a Scandinavian design. Measurements of the shade: Height 27-100 cm Diameter 49 cm ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in München, DE

Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the very beautiful details create a very noble and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Blue Lacquered Metal Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
Blue Lacquered Metal Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s

Blue Lacquered Metal Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s

By ASEA

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Pendant lamp with counterweight produced by ASEA in Sweden in the 1950s.

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Materials

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Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s

By Florian Schulz

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s It is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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1970s Height Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp WKR Leuchten with One Counterweight
1970s Height Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp WKR Leuchten with One Counterweight

1970s Height Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp WKR Leuchten with One Counterweight

By WKR Leuchten

Located in München, DE

Large 1970s brass pendant light with counterweight height adjustable. Manufactured by WKR Leuchten Germany. Beautiful minimalistic design in a very good vintage condition. Shiny br...

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'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany

'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany

By Florian Schulz

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this counter balance pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Featuring a distinctive counterw...

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By Florian Schulz

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Counter balance pendant designed by Florian Schulz and made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its exclusive design. The height of the lighting is adjustable. Measure...

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Rare Florian Schulz Solan Counterweight Lamp, Germany, 1982 in Brass

Rare Florian Schulz Solan Counterweight Lamp, Germany, 1982 in Brass

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Large Florian Schulz Solan pendant lamp in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Florian Schulz Solan Counterweight Lamp, Germany, 1982 in Brass
Rare Florian Schulz Solan Counterweight Lamp, Germany, 1982 in Brass

Rare Florian Schulz Solan Counterweight Lamp, Germany, 1982 in Brass

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

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Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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1940s Ceiling Lamp with Counterweight System, Blue Sheet Metal, Glass, Italy
1940s Ceiling Lamp with Counterweight System, Blue Sheet Metal, Glass, Italy

1940s Ceiling Lamp with Counterweight System, Blue Sheet Metal, Glass, Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Ceiling lamp with counterweight system, blue lacquered sheet metal, nickel-plated metal and satiny glass. Italy, circa 1940. Max. height 147 cm Min. height 107 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Austrian Midcentury  black Metal and Brass Counterweight  Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
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Austrian Midcentury black Metal and Brass Counterweight Lamp by J.T. Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant and eyecatching Austrian Midcentury pendant lamp with counterweight. Black sprayed metal weights and brass, shade with renewed crème white fabric, designed and manufactured b...

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Danish Fusijama brass pendant light by Th. Valentier 1960
Danish Fusijama brass pendant light by Th. Valentier 1960

Danish Fusijama brass pendant light by Th. Valentier 1960

Located in Genève, GE

The golden shades of the brass give the lamp a warm glow, while the counterweight pendant adds a unique visual element.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Rare Extra-Large Brass Scissors Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Rare Extra-Large Brass Scissors Counterweight Pendant Lamp

Rare Extra-Large Brass Scissors Counterweight Pendant Lamp

Located in Berlin, BE

Very heavy and rare scissors counterweight pendant lamp, adjustable in height and wide.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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German Large Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
German Large Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

German Large Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Large adjustable counterweight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1960s-1970s.

Category

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

Materials

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White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy
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White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy

By Flos

Located in Hagenbach, DE

White metal counterweight pendant lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy Consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Large German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
Large German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

Large German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in Berlin, DE

Large adjustable counterweight pendant lamp Keos by Florian Schulz. Germany, 1960s-1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz

By Florian Schulz

Located in Vienna, AT

Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz. Elegant burnished brass counterbalance light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a 20 inch shade and heavy counterweig...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rare Mario Bellini Area Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Rare Mario Bellini Area Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Artemide, Italy, 1976

Rare Mario Bellini Area Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Artemide, Italy, 1976

By Mario Bellini, Artemide

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Mario Bellini area counterweight pendant lamp by Artemide, Italy, 1976.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976

Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976

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Located in Vienna, AT

Counterweight lamp Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare Mario Bellini area counterweight pendant lamp.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976

Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in Vienna, AT

Counterweight lamp Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare Mario Bellini area counterweight pendant lamp.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976

Mario Bellini Counterweight Pendant Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976

By Artemide, Mario Bellini

Located in Vienna, AT

Counterweight lamp Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare Mario Bellini area counterweight pendant lamp.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Wood & Fabric Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy
Wood & Fabric Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy

Wood & Fabric Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy

By Domus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Wood & fabric shade counterweight pendant lamp by Domus, 1980s Italy Minimalist and rare design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights

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

ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce

ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce

Located in İstiklal, TR

ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$649Sale 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 ...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight

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. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights

Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights

$2,995 / item

H 25 in W 30 in D 30 in

Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights

By Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

Category

2010s Vietnamese Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Murano Green Glass Adjustable Pendant Chandelier
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Murano Green Glass Adjustable Pendant Chandelier

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Murano Green Glass Adjustable Pendant Chandelier

By Gino Vistosi

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic simple and elegant design by Gino Vistosi a large lime green adjustable pendant lamp in the shape of a nearly squashed witch's hat. Cased green with a white interior. Adjus...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Counterweight Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic counterweight pendant lamp available at 1stDibs. A counterweight pendant lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 61 options for an antique or vintage counterweight pendant lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the counterweight pendant lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A counterweight pendant lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made counterweight pendant lamp over the years, but those crafted by Florian Schulz, Domus and Gubi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Counterweight Pendant Lamp?

The average selling price for a counterweight pendant lamp at 1stDibs is $3,446, while they’re typically $644 on the low end and $12,900 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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 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.