$6,573
H 49.22 in Dm 20.48 in
Florian Schulz extra Large Vintage Counterbalance Pendant Light in Brass, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rare and elegant, early version of large counter balance pendant light by Florian Schulz, made in
Brass
Counterweighted Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A counterbalanced pendant light. This brass fixture features an inverted brandy snifter silhouette
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in New York, NY
Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made
Metal, Brass
$3,990
H 55.12 in Dm 16.93 in
Florian Schulz Pendant Light Counterweight Counterbalance Patinated Nickel, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable counter weight pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in
Brass, Nickel
$2,643Sale Price|30% Off
H 82.68 in Dm 13 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
pendant light or lamp model 'Duos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Featuring brushed
Metal, Brass
$4,249Sale Price|20% Off
H 102.37 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
nickel plated brass adjustable side pull counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'ONOS 55
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$5,311
H 102.37 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
nickel plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'ONOS 55' designed by
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Florian Schulz Vintage Large Counterbalance Brass Pendant, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Polished brass counterbalance pendant with brass ball counter balance pulley system by Florian
Brass
$8,499
H 51.19 in W 47.25 in D 12.41 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Double Counterbalance Brass Pendants, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Double polished brass counterbalance pendant by Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended, each
Brass
$4,500
H 63 in W 27.56 in D 14.77 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Large Counterbalance Brass Pendants, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large polished brass counterbalance pendant with brass ball counter balance pulley system by
Brass
$2,600 / item
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 11.87 in
J.J.M. Hoogervorst Model #1506 Counterbalance Ceiling Light for Anvia
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Glendale, CA
J.J.M. Hoogervorst counterbalance ceiling light for Anvia. Hoogervorst's signature light is also
Steel, Aluminum
Roll & Hill Counterweight Pendant Walnut
By Roll & Hill
Located in Commerce, CA
and brass as ballasts. Whether acting to counterbalance the lamp of the pendant light, or fixed as the
Marble, Brass
Pendant Light by J.J. Hoogervorst for Aniva
By Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
Black and white lacquered counterbalanced pendant light with chrome details.
Counterbalance Pendant Light, Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Nice quality three light counterbalance light from 1950s Italy Cream shade Drop can be
Metal, Brass
Counterbalance Pendant Light, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Italian counter balance light with green shade Drop of light can be adjusted as desired with rise
Brass
1970s Black and White Enameled Metal Counterbalance Pendant Light
By Massive Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belgian, 1970s, Massive attributed, counterbalance lamp with black base, white enameled shade
Metal, Aluminum
Florian Schulz Pendant Light Model "Onos 55" in Brass, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful shaped Onos 55 counterbalance pendant light by Florian Schulz, Germany. Modernist brushed
Brass
Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare two arm counterbalance hanging lamp. Multiple light positions
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ceiling light with black dome perforated shade and solid brass and black counterbalance
Metal
Mid-Century Counterbalance Light
Located in London, GB
A spectacular mobile or balance light in brass with enameled shade. Designer unknown, probably
Brass, Metal
Austrian counterbalance hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique chandelier; adjustable height with a weight mechanism.
Bronze, Iron
1960's Italian Counterbalance Ceiling Light
Located in Hanover, MA
Minimalist and linear pivoting counter-balance pendant light one large black enameled dish
Brass
Sold
H 54.34 in Dm 22.84 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Keos' designed and manufactured by Florian Schulz circa early
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 78.75 in Dm 22.84 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Keos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Featuring
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 22.45 in
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Keos', Counterweight Counterbalance, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable counter weight / balance pendant lamp model 'Keos' by Florian Schulz, Germany
Brass
Sold
H 102.37 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Vintage 'Onos 55' Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'ONOS 55' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s
Metal, Brass
Double Headed Counterbalance Ceiling Light attr. to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Double Headed Counterbalance Ceiling Light by Stilnovo in enameled aluminum Dimensions: 39"H x
Aluminum, Enamel
Sold
H 51.19 in W 63 in D 14.57 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Double Counterbalance Brass Pendants, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Double polished brass counterbalance pendant by Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended, each
Brass
Sold
H 51.19 in W 63 in D 14.57 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Double Counterbalance Brass Pendants, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Double polished brass counterbalance pendant by Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended, each
Brass
Florian Schulz Onos Vintage Counterbalance Brass Pendant, circa 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Polished brass "ONOS" counterbalance pendant by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. The light is
Brass
Italian Architectural Counterbalance Light in the Style of Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Astoria, NY
A fabulous circa 1960s ceiling light, manufactured in Italy in the style of designer Angelo Lelli
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 54.34 in Dm 22.84 in
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
brass adjustable counterweight / counterbalanced hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Keos' designed and
Metal, Brass
A Counterbalanced Light by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
counterbalanced brass rod. The counterbalanced brass rod features a round central brass frame in the middle of
Brass, Enamel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$3,304 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Modernist Round Pendant Light, Brushed Brass and Opaline Glass, Customizable
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist round pendant light made of brushed brass and opaline glass. Customizable, production time c. 10 weeks.
Brass
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,800
H 13.62 in W 11 in D 1.75 in
Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Brass, Murano Glass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass wall mirror designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$1,274Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 16.93 in
German Solan Ceiling Pendant Nickel with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hannover, DE
Florian Schulz (1946—2019) completed an apprenticeship as a metal sculptor in his parents' craft business. As the youngest son, he took over the lighting manufacturer in 1973. From t...
Brass, Nickel
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass & Glass Model no. 1088, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp in brass and glass designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a large glass shade comb...
Brass
Florian Schulz Double Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Double counterbalance pendant by Florian Schulz. Two nickel pendants suspended, each with their own nickel ball counter balance pulley system. One centre canopy supports both pendant...
Nickel
$5,193
H 17.7 in W 13.3 in D 48 in
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Cosack Leuchten, Louis Kalff
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount. This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.
Brass
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...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,245 / item
H 78.75 in Dm 21.66 in
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
$1,750 / item
H 24 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
$2,950 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
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...
Brass
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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