$3,950 / item
Brass and Opaline Counterbalance Lamp, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass & Opaline Counterbalance Lamp Made in Italy Adjustable brass rod with painted metal shades and opaline glass globes. 42"w x 8"d x 46"h ( as shown ) Ref.
Brass
$2,259Sale Price|30% Off
Counterbalance Lamp by Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia, Mid-Century Modern
By Anvia
Located in PARIS, FR
Counterbalance lamp by Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia, in its first edition made entirely of grey and white lacquered metal.
Metal, Cut Steel
$2,287Sale Price|30% Off
Counterbalance Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst, 1957, Red & White Metal
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in PARIS, FR
Counterbalance lamp by Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia, in its first edition made entirely of red and white lacquered metal.
Metal, Cut Steel
Onos 55 Double Counterbalance Lamps in Brass by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
The lamps are EU wired, fitted with E27 lamp holders, each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
Brass
Original Vintage Picchio Adjustable Table Lamp by Mauro Martini
By Fratelli Martini, Mauro Martini
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very original Classic counterbalance Lamp by Mauro Martini for Fratelli Martini.
Steel
$2,017 / item
Counter Balance Black Floor Lamps Minimalist 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Minimalist black counterbalance floor lamps by Sölken, featuring a double-arm design with two counterweights.
Metal
Italian Counterbalance Desk Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian brass desk lamp with heavy brass counterbalance weight and pivoting black cone shade that lights up and down.
Metal, Brass
$1,634 / item
Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite desk lamp with a solid brass counterbalance is designed to enhance your workspace without taking up room on your desk.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Boho Baker MRL 191 Counterbalance Floor Lamp
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the industrial elegance of this vintage Baker MRL 191 counterbalance floor lamp. This striking piece features a robust metal frame with a fully adjustable ...
Metal
Minimalist White Counterbalance Floor Lamp, Swiss Design by Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
A striking minimalist sculptural counterbalance floor lamp attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland, 1960–70s.
Metal
Sculptural Black Counterbalance Floor Lamp, Swiss Design by Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
A striking minimalist counterbalance floor lamp attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland, 1960–70s.
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Counterbalance Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze counterbalance desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of base) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gi...
Bronze
1970s Minimalist Counterbalance Floor Lamp by Sölken Leuchten, Black
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Minimalist black counterbalance floor lamp by Sölken with a double arm and two counterweights.
Metal
Single-Arm Counterbalance Chrome Globe Floor Lamp by Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chrome floor lamp manufactured in the 1960s by Arteluce. Composed of a single, counterbalanced arm with an adjustable globe shade and leather wrapped handle, all supported by a bla...
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Tiffany Studios Style Art Nouveau Bronze Counterbalance Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts desk lamp or table lamp In the manner of Tiffany Studios USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Bronze base, with gorgeous Louis Comfort Tiffany style...
Bronze
$1,643Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Design Counterbalance Floor Lamp by Boulanger, Belgium 1960's
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Counterbalance Flor Lamp by Boulanger. Made in Belgium, 1960's period.
Steel, Chrome
Italian Stilnovo Counterbalance Floor Lamp with Stamped Marble Base, Circa 1960.
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and elegant Italian Stamped Stilnovo floor lamp, designed circa 1960, featuring a brass and lacquered metal structure.
Marble
Midcentury Reading Lamp in Solid Brass with Counterbalance by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare and early floor lamp in solid brass with counterbalance by Florian Schulz .
Brass
1950s Counterbalance Brass Desk Table Lamp by Merchant Adventurers Ltd, UK
By The Merchant Adventurers Ltd., Robert Nicholson
Located in London, GB
Counterbalance desk lamp by designers Robert and Roger Nicholson made by Merchant Adventurers Ltd (See more information on the documentation attached) Also attributed to the Archit...
Aluminum, Brass
Counterbalance Table Lamp "Libra-Lux" by Roberti Menghi for Lamperti and Co
By Roberto Menghi
Located in Brussels, BE
Counterbalance Table Lamp "Libra-Lux" by Roberti Menghi for Lamperti and Co, Italy, 1948
Metal, Brass
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...
Brass
$2,800
Brass Gimbal Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Originally designed for use on ships, the counterbalance allowed the lamp to remain level as the vessel moved Newly rewired with new linen shade.
Brass
$5,800 / set
Pair of Brass Gimbal Table Lamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Originally designed for use on ships, the counterbalance allowed the lamp to remain level as the vessel moved Newly rewired with new linen shade.
Brass
$2,421 / item
Counter Balance Chrome Floor Lamps
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Minimalist brushed bronze counterbalance floor lamps by Solken, designed in the 1970s.
Chrome
Minimalist Sculptural Black Table Lamp, Swiss Design by Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
A striking minimalist and sculptural counterbalance table lamp attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland, 1960–70s.
Metal
Ron Rezek 110 Desk Lamps in Black and White Signed
By Ron Rezek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
2 / 2 Offered for sale is a pair of sleek post-modern desk lamps designed by Ron Rezek. These lamps feature a counterbalance design and come with a round perforated shade in black...
Metal
1960s Custom Counterbalance Wall Lamp Industrial-MCM
By Maison Lunel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Custom Light Aluminum Counterbalance Industrial-MCM Lamp 51 long x 7.5 d x 8.75 Custom design by owner of machine shop Quality materials.
Aluminum
Club Health Products Handled Nickel Floor Lamp with Copper Lined Shade, 1930s
By Club Health Products
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Club Health Products Nickel Plate Adjustable Counterbalance Spa Floor Lamp with Copper lined Shade, Circa 1930.
Copper, Steel, Nickel
1950’s French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale French 1950's wall mounted swing arm lamp with a black enameled metal counterbalancing arm, large red shade made of red enameled aluminum dotted with round perforations, ...
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
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
French 1950s Counterbalance Swing-Arm Wall Lamp by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's French wall mounted swing arm lamp with counterbalance pulley mechanism for raising and lowering the shade.
Brass
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
$3,762Sale Price|29% Off
Florian Schulz Model Onos 40 Double Counterbalance Pendant Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Madrid, ES
Pendant lamp designed by Florian Schulz and produced in Germany. Height-adjustable structure with double counter-balance in the middle, which can be shifted at sides. Made of brushed...
Metal, Nickel
Counterbalance Pendant Lamp 1960's in Parchment and Beige Leather
Located in London, GB
Dimensions lamp shade; Height 20 cm Diameter 42 cm. The lamp holds a E27 light bulb.
Brass
Counterbalance Pendant Lamp 1960's in Parchment and Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Great to combine with other parchment leather lamps table or floor lamps The Moderns have listed.
Brass
Onos 55 Counterbalance Pendant Lamp in Brass by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in KUTNO, PL
When we think of luxurious yet restrained design in the spirit of modernism, it is hard not to mention Florian Schulz. This German designer has created more than just lamps – he has ...
Brass
Silver Counterbalance Model Onos 55 Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in KUTNO, PL
When we think of luxurious yet restrained design in the spirit of modernism, it is hard not to mention the name Florian Schulz. This German designer has created more than just lamps...
Brass
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
60s 70s Florian Schulz Vintage Double Counterbalance Brass Design Pendant Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Florian Schulz Vintage Double Counterbalance brass design pendant lamp Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Florian Schulz Condition: good - vintage Age: around 196...
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Onos 55 Counterbalance Pendant Lamp in Polished Brass or nickel
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic design by Florian Schulz. This lamp is in perfect condition and available in nickel or polished brass. The height is adjustable, socket: E27. To be on the safe side, the lam...
Brass, Nickel
Florian Schulz Duos 36 Counterbalance Pendant Lamp in Polished Brass or nickel
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Design by Florian Schulz and Jens Schump. This lamp is in perfect condition and available in nickel or polished brass. The height is adjustable, socket: E27. To be on the sa...
Brass, Nickel
Nordiska Kompaniet Adjustable Pendant Lamp, Aluminum & Porcelain, 1950
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Paavo Tynell
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined example of Scandinavian modern lighting, this counterbalance pendant lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1950s by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), one of the most influential design...
Aluminum, Brass
Minimal Chrome Counter Balance Ceiling 1970s Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Minimalist counterbalance chrome pendant lamp with spotlight is super flexible, with an arm adjustable to 180 degrees.
Chrome
A German Silver Hanukkah Lamp, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
At the very heart of this upper platform, on the same level as the oil cups, stands a charming acorn finial, acting as the apex of the lamp’s composition. This acorn is not only fine...
Silver
$5,252 / item
Stilnovo counter balance pendant lamp Italy 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare counterbalance pulley pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955.
Aluminum, Brass
Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century German ingenuity, this counterbalance wall lamp was conceived by designer Rupprecht Skrip in the 1950s and produced by Skrip Leuchten.
Wood, Teak, Coconut, Parchment Paper, Raffia
$7,200 / item
Roll & Hill Counterweight Pendant Walnut
By Roll & Hill
Located in Commerce, CA
Whether acting to counterbalance the lamp of the pendant light, or fixed as the base of the sconce, the mass of the stone and metal acts as a foil to the otherwise lightweight frames.
Marble, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo Adjustable Wall Light Model 2061, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo wall light model 2061, Italy, circa 1957. Wall-mounted counterbalance swing arm lamp with brass arm, black enameled metal shade, and counterbalance pulley mechanism for rais...
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Maison Arlus Five-Arm Brass Chandelier with Spun Resin Shades
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Please note that we have a pair of matching wall sconces for $1100 as well as the matching wall-mounted counterbalanced swing arm lamp. See 1stdibs ref: LU88661251630.
Unavailable|$5,500
J.J.M. Hoogervorst Counterbalance Lamp
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning, unique counterbalance chandelier designed by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia in 1957. Has a flawless flow, and smooth balance system. Mechanics work beautifully.
Steel, Brass, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Counterbalance Desk Lamp, Damascene shade
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios Counterbalance Lamp, unusual decorated Tiffany glass favrile shade, carved with two insects, in a web design, inscribed L.C.T.
Bronze
Unavailable|$6,769
Jacques Adnet Chromed Plated Steel Modernist Lamp, 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) Modernist counterbalance lamp with adjustable lighting in chromed plated steel.
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable|$2,300
Hadrill & Horstman Counterbalance Table Lamp
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable metal table lamp by Hadrill & Horstman. Not wired for the US, compatible with British electrical sockets. Works with 40W bulbs. Makers mark visible. Offered by Neal Becks...
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,400
Sergio Asti 1960s counterbalanced Table Lamp in Polished Metal
By Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
Lovely Sergio Asti 1960s table lamp in polished metal. very good vintage condition.
Metal
Unavailable|$717
Counterbalance Floor Lamp by J J M Hoogervorst for Anvia
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: Counterbalance Designer: J J M Hoogervorst Manufacturer: Anvia, Almelo Holland Design year: 1960s In good condition Wiring has been checked / replaced E27 bulb socket.
Steel, Chrome
Lunel Black Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, Counterbalance Adjustable Arm, 1950s
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare metal and brass floor lamp designed by Rene Mathieu for Maison Lunel in France in 1950s. An adjustable arm with a counterweight allow to place it in all positions. A ball join...
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$4,200
Robert Sonneman Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Counterbalance two-arm floor lamp. Arms and light bulb holders adjust.
Chrome, Steel
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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