Large Adjustable Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp by Filvem Voghera
By Filvem-voghera
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A striking and rare adjustable counterbalance ceiling lamp by Filvem Voghera, crafted in Italy in the 1970s.
Steel
$1,295 / item
H 26 in W 75 in D 10.5 in
Reissued Anvia Matte White "Flying Duke" Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp No. 2001
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Jan Hoogervorst for ANVIA, the lamp features a long counterbalance arm suspended from a ceiling canopy via a slender vertical rod.
Aluminum, Enamel
$3,315 / item
H 42.13 in W 77.17 in D 11.42 in
Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade
By Pierre Guariche, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceiling Light in the Stilnovo or Guariche style. Brass rod ending in a spherical weight. Double diabolo reflectors made of lacquered metal. Adjustable tilt. Vertical rod: 90 cm Adju...
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern counterbalance ceiling lamp, Italy, circa 1950 In the style of Stilnovo.
Brass
Brass Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp with Frosted Glass, France, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp with Frosted Glass, France, circa 1930.
Brass
Pair of Counterbalance Ceiling Lamps, Model 10202 by Paavo Tynel
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
Adjustable counterbalance ceiling by Paavo Tynel model 10202 for Taito Oy 1948.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Counterbalance Pendant
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp. Model 10202. The Height is adjustable and extends to 48 inches in length.
Brass, Enamel
JJM Hoogervorst Ceiling Lamp White / Black also available
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in London, GB
A sculptural counterbalanced ceiling lamp by one of the most respected Dutch lighting designers of the era, JJM Hoogervorst, principle designer for ANVIA, Holland.
Metal
JJM Hoogervorst Anvia Fishing Rod Lamp Anvia, Holland, 1960
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in London, GB
A sculptural counterbalanced ceiling lamp by one of the most respected Dutch lighting designers of the era, JJM Hoogervorst, principle designer for ANVIA, Holland.
Metal
JJM Hoogervorst 1950s yellow ANVIA 'Fishing rod' wall lamp
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare wall mounted version of Hoogervorst’s more ubiquitous counterbalanced ceiling lamp, the only one we have ever come across.
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in
JJM Hoogervorst counter balance ceiling lamp Anvia the Netherlands 1957
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic counterbalance ceiling lamp designed by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia, The Netherlands, in 1957.
Metal
Sold
H 98.43 in Dm 20.48 in
1930s Arteluce Counterbalance Suspension Pendant Lamp Gino Sarfatti Model 2044
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Torquay, GB
Italian design Arteluce counterbalance suspension pendant ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce circa late 1930s.
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Lead
Sold
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1950s Curved Glass & Brass Counterbalance Suspension Chandelier Esperia Attr.
By Esperia
Located in Torquay, GB
1960s Italian design counterbalance suspension pendant ceiling lamp. Manufactured by Esperia Luce.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp, Model 1965
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell counterbalance ceiling lamp, model 1965. Taito Oy, Finland, late 1940s.
Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 75 in D 10.5 in
Reissued Anvia "Flying Duke" Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp No. 2001 in Green
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Fishing Rod" or "Flying Duke" lamp by designer Jan Hoogervorst is one of the most iconic lighting products from the Dutch lighting industry. Hoogervorst was a Mid-Century desig...
Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in W 73.23 in D 13.39 in
Superb Counterbalance Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Superb and practical counterbalanced ceiling lamp by Dutch lighting designer J.J.M.
Chrome
Sold
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 13.78 in
J.J.M. Hoogervorst black counter balance ceiling lamp for Anvia, Netherlands
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hoogervorst large black counterbalance ceiling lamp produced by Anvia (NV Algemene Nederlandse Verlichtings Industrie Almelo) in the late 50'ties.
Metal, Brass
Herda 'Balance' Swing-Arm Pendant Lamp, 1980s
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very large counterbalanced ceiling mounted swingarm halogen lamp and flagship of Dutch lighting specialists Herda's 1980s 'Balance' series of swingarm lamps.
Anvia Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Anvia Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst, Dutch 1950’s.
Metal
1950s Dutch Design Counterbalancing Ceiling Lamp In White
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Maastricht, NL
Ceiling lamp by J. Hoogervorst for Anvia. Hood can be faced down or up and it can turn 360 degrees. The balance weight allows you to change the angle of the stem at a 360 degree. Exc...
Metal
J.J.M. Hoogervorst Counterbalance Lamp (2 lamps shown)
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large counterbalance ceiling lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia.
Steel
Paavo Tynell Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Paavo Tynell adjustable counterbalance ceiling lamp made of perforated brass and etched glass.
Brass
Anvia Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp by Hoogervorst Holland
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Anvia Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst, Dutch 1950’s.
Metal
$8,349 / item
H 34.06 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
“Veris" Sculptural Plaster Pendant Light 26", in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The „Veris" pendant by Benediko Design is a handmade white plaster chandelier crafted in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank — a sculptural organic modern lighting piece that draws on th...
Metal
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$568 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline...
Brass
$3,789 / item
H 26.38 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,362 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$2,465 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$12,790 / item
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 66.93 in
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design. 170x170x35 cm (WxDxH) Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$917 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
LUdish FWB Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires Contemporary Collection, the LUdish FWB Flush Mount is an elegant flat white hand painted aluminum and brass modern bowl flush mount light fixture. Ma...
Aluminum, Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Florian Schulz, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finni...
Brass
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl t...
Onyx
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.
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