Italian Enameled Counterbalance Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian counterbalance pendant ceiling fixture, Italy circa 1955 Solid brass counterbalance pendant which is adjustable to any height.
Metal, Brass, Enamel
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.
Nickel
Florian Schulz Attributed Double Dome Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Double brass dome counterbalance pendant by Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended, each with their own brass ball counter balance pulley system.
Brass
Counterbalance Pendant Lamp 1960's in Parchment and Beige Leather
Located in London, GB
Counterbalance pendant with centre weight. High quality hand made drum shade in real moves smoothly up and down on the counterweight, guided by a handle.
Brass
Counterbalance Pendant Lamp 1960's in Parchment and Black Leather
Located in London, GB
Counterbalance pendant with centre weight. High quality hand made drum shade in real parchment and black leather moves smoothly up and down on the counterweight, guided by a handle.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Counterbalance Pendant by Stilnovo with red shade, Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant Italian counterbalanced pendant light by Stilnovo, manufactured in the late 1950s.
Aluminum, 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
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 Germany in the 1970s. This model is out of production since the 1980s. The pendant l...
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
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 Florian Schulz, circa 1970s.
Brass
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 Schulz, circa 1970s.
Brass
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 with their own brass ball counter balance pulley system.
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 with delicate perforations.
Brass
Onos 55 Double Counterbalance Lamps in Brass by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Elegant double counterbalance pendant Onos 55 by Florian Schulz, designed in the early 1970s.
Brass
Brass Pendant 'Posa' Center Weight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original 1960's counterbalance pendant 'Posa' by Florian Schulz with centre weight.
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made by Idman Oy, circa 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Set of 3 midcentury rattan bamboo pencil reed hanging pendants, Italy 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Originally these are all counterbalance pendants and needles to say can still be used like that or just directly hung from its ceiling cap as shown in the pics.
Brass
Brass 'Posa' Pendant Side Counter Weight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original 1960's Counterbalance pendant 'Posa' by Florian Schulz with side weight.
Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet Adjustable Pendant Lamp, Aluminum & Porcelain, 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Nordiska Kompaniet
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
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 midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of nickel plated soli...
Brass, Nickel
Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage German made large brushed brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Duos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. F...
Metal, 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
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made large polished nickel plated brass adjustable side pull counterweight hanging pendant light or lam...
Metal, Nickel, Brass
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made large polished nickel plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'O...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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
$1,875 / item
Brass Counterbalance Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The counterbalance chandelier features a brass rod that is delicately balanced with a brass finial on one end and a large bulb on the other. The chandelier is available in brass or p...
Brass
Reflector Counterbalanced Chandelier with Four Pivot Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking example of contemporary lighting design, this sculptural ceiling fixture evokes mid-century modern elegance with a minimalist twist. Dimensions: circa 190 cm length, 80 c...
Aluminum, Brass
$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. L3479 *4-6 Week Le...
Brass
Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Pierre Guariche
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
$2,251Sale 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. Light and airy, it is a very refined lamp. The height and bala...
Metal, Cut Steel
Rare Counterbalance chandelier by Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte c1954
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare counter balance light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model 2260 Exquisite design; and quality by the Fontana Arte company. Italy 1950s All original paintwork. The light ha...
Brass
Reissued Anvia Matte White "Flying Duke" Counterbalance Ceiling Lamp No. 2001
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Flying Duke — also known as the fishing rod lamp — is one of the most recognized designs from Dutch Mid-Century lighting. Designed by Jan Hoogervorst for ANVIA, the lamp features...
Aluminum, Enamel
$2,279Sale Price|30% Off
Counterbalance Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst, 1957, Red & White Metal
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in PARIS, FR
Counterbalance lamp by Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia, in its first edition made entirely of red and white lacquered metal. Light and airy, it is a very refined lamp. The height and balan...
Metal, Cut Steel
J.J.M. Hoogervorst Model #1506 Counterbalance Ceiling Light for Anvia
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J.J.M. Hoogervorst counterbalance ceiling light for Anvia. Hoogervorst's signature light is also one of the most iconic Dutch designs of the midcentury era. Fully adjustable, the alu...
Steel, Aluminum
$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
$5,234 / 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
Minimalist Chrome Pendant Lamp by Sölken Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
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
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.
Italian Counterbalance Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful Italian counterbalance pendant in original green color. Pulley allows pendant to go up and down with brass loop and brass hardware throughout.
Brass, Steel
Paavo Tynell Counterbalance Pendant Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Dallas, TX
Counterbalance pendant lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland.
Brass
Florian Schulz Attributed Double Dome Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage double brass dome counterbalance pendant attributed to Florian Schulz. Two brass pendants suspended, each with their own brass ball counter balance pulley system.
Brass
1960s Brass Onos 55 Counterbalance Pendant by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Early counterbalance pendant Onos 55 by Florian Schulz. This elegant and minimal pendant in a high quality brass moves smoothly up and down due to the solid brass counterweight.
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Brass Counterbalance Pendant Lamp Model Onos 55 by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in KUTNO, PL
A classic made entirely of brass A delightful counterbalanced pendant lamp designed by Florian Schulz.
Brass
Florian Schulz Counterbalance Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large brass counter balance light by Florian Schulz. Impressive dome pendant cloth cord with heavy ball counterbalance.
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. Impressed manufacturer's mark to ceiling plate ‘OY TA...
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in
Double Counterbalance Pendant Lamps Onos 40 in Brass by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Double counterbalance pendant Onos 40 by Florian Schulz, well balanced design made in the early 1970s.
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Florian Schulz Onos 55 counterbalance pendant lamp brass Germany 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful Onos 55 counterbalance pendant lamp designed by Florian Schulz and produced in Germany around 1970.
Brass
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 adjusted. At the moment the shortest drop is 125 and the longest over 200cm. Re w...
Metal, Brass
Brass Counterbalance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in KUTNO, PL
Made of brass, which gives it an elegant and noble appearance. Onos 55 lamp is a pendant lamp, the design of which is based on a counterbalance system.
Brass
Brass Counterbalance Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in KUTNO, PL
Made of brass, which gives it an elegant and noble appearance. Onos 55 lamp is a pendant lamp, the design of which is based on a counterbalance system.
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 and fall of weight Shortest drop can be is 85cm. Re wired and PAT tested.
Brass
A Paavo Tynell Counterbalance Pendant Lamp with Rattan Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare adjustable height-counterbalance lamp with original shade in rattan by Paavo Tynell for Taito-stamped Taito Oy AB.
Brass
Rare Max Ingrand Counterbalance Pendant Mod, 1953 for Fontana Arte C1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare counterbalance light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte.
Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 32.68 in W 50.01 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Brass, Two Tubes Counterbalance Pendant Lamp, 1930s, Germany
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial rare counterbalance 2 tubes bauhaus lamp designed by Kaiser. The sleek Brass lines of the lamp that can be moved in all possible positions to illuminate your living space ...
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, chain stem, black canopy and adjustable positions by moving the weight. In original con...
Metal, Aluminum
Onos 55 Counterbalance Brass Pendant by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original counterbalance pendant Onos 55 by Florian Schulz. This elegant and minimal pendant in a high quality brass moves smoothly up and down due to the solid brass center counterw...
Brass
Counterbalance Brass Pendant Onos 55 by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original counterbalance pendant Onos 55 by Florian Schulz. This elegant and minimal pendant in a high quality polished brass, moves smoothly up and down due to the solid brass center...
Brass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Pendant Lamp Onos 40 in Brass by Florian Schulz 1960's, Counterbalance
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original counterbalance pendant Onos 40 by Florian Schulz, well balanced design made in the early 1960's.
Brass
German Counter Balance Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Counterbalance pendant with original red glass and brass.
Brass
Stilnovo Pendant Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stilnovo counterbalance pendant with original enameled green shade and canopy.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in
Double Counterbalance Lamps Onos 40 in Brass by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Double counterbalance pendant Onos 40 by Florian Schulz, made in the early 1970s.
Brass
1930's Italian Counterweight Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful counterbalance pendant with 3 creamy white dome shades and solid brass counterweight enabling the light to maneuver up and down.
Metal, Brass
Red Counter-Balance Pendant, Italy Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
Playful counterbalance pendant with a very long brass arm ending on one side in a brass counterbalance weight and on the other side in a red shade holding one socket.
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.
Brass
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. Beautiful Italian design of the 1950s.
Metal, 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.
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