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Swiss Lamps Gold Plated Brass Vintage Modernist 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage European, Swiss made dimmable 'Haloprofil' floor lamp designed by
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Swiss Lamps Gold Plated Brass Vintage Modernist 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Relco Milano
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage Swiss made dimmable 'Haloprofil' floor lamp designed by Viktor
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Gold Plate

Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
H 45.28 in W 48.23 in D 17.72 in
Ceiling lamp In Brass With a Counterweight Pendant, Made by Lyfa From 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
The ceiling lamp with counterweight pendant in brass, manufactured by Lyfa in 1960, is an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN FLOOR LAMP by GEORGES FRYDMAN, ed. EFA, France 1950
By Georges Frydman
Located in PARIS, FR
, white cream lacquered metal, to be used as a "Luminator" enlighting ceilings. And, an orientable arm
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare brass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Wall Lamp Potence Counterweight by Stilnovo. Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
ceiling with counterweight, telescopic (adjustable) arm that swivels 180 degrees in black and white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965, Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp model 1968, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
rattan and fabric shade. The counterweight showcases Tynells genius by making the lamp suitable for
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp model 1968, Taito Oy
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp model 1968, Taito Oy
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H 47.25 in Dm 17.33 in
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
brass adiustable ceiling lamp, with perforated shade and counterweight mechanism. Diameter 45 cm. Good
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp in White by Marc Sadler
By Foscarini, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lamp with arm, with direct and indirect light. Diffuser and rod made of fiberglass based
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp in Black by Marc Sadler
By Foscarini, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lamp with arm, with direct and indirect light. Diffuser and rod made of fiberglass based
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Foscarini Twiggy Ceiling Lamp in White by Marc Sadler
By Foscarini, Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling lamp with arm, with direct and indirect light. Diffuser and rod made of fiberglass based
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Full Brass, Taito
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

ceiling lamp model T-6H by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp model T-6H designed by Alf Svensson. Produced in Sweden by Bergboms during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metal

Rare Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Brass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
good size shade spreads the light 'quietly' and evenly downward. This ceiling lamp is perfectly wired
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

DCW Editions Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DCW Editions Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum by Bernard Schottlander
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21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, ceiling light, model A5011, coated aluminum, brass, glass, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Ceiling Light
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Ceiling Light
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Flos 265 Chromatica Wall/Ceiling Light in Steel and Brass by Paolo Rizzatto
By Flos, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos 265 Chromatica Wall/Ceiling Light in Steel and Brass by Paolo Rizzatto, 1973 Wall lamp
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Rare and Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bronze Pendant, Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
shade spreads the light 'quietly' and evenly downward. This ceiling lamp is perfectly wired for safe and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Wire

Stilnovo counter balance pendant lamp Italy 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
system with a counterweight on a plastic wire provides enough weight to position the lamp in the height
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

21st Almond II Pendant Lamp Brass Marble White Glass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Lamp is equipped with a counterweight placed on the ground, so it's not needed to have a light point on
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce
By David Lopez Quincoces, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Ilo' designed by David Lopez Quincoce in 2019. Adjustable led lamp giving
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Arc lamp Mod. 2129 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy 1969
By Arteluce
Located in Greding, DE
Large arched ceiling lamp "2129" made of white lacquered metal with counterweight and round
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce
By David Lopez Quincoces, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Ilo' designed by David Lopez Quincoce in 2019. Adjustable led lamp giving
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Counterbalance Pendant Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Paavo Tynell
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful adjustable Nordiska Kompaniet pendant made in 1950. The shade and ceiling cap are made
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pendant lamp no. T177 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare ceiling lamp model T 177 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own company during
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Very Rare Suspension Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare pendant lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s. Cup-shaped reflector
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Copper, Nickel

1st Edition JJM Hoogervorst Counter Weight Lamp for ANVIA, Netherlands, 1955
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1st edition sculptural counter balance ceiling lamp designed by JJM Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of counterweight adjustable ceiling lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Model 1942
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant Midcentury Up and Down Italian Design,
Located in Milano, IT
because of its counterweight mechanism that allows the lamp to go up and down at will. The pendant comes
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Kinetic Ingo Maurer 'Ilo Ilu' Light Sculpture
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
lamp is equipped with a completely adjustable light beam, made possible by the tilted flat glass mirror
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s Suspension lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in New York, NY
by Idman Oy, circa 1950s. This is an adjustable ceiling light made of a brass canopy and
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Adjustable Floor Lamp from Swisslamps International AG, Switzerland, 1970s
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and sophisticated floor lamp from the Swiss producer Swisslamps International AG. This
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Late 20th Century Swiss Minimalist Floor Lamps

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Steel

1960s Golden Brass Ceiling Lamp by Paavo Tynell 'b'
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Alvar Aalto
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Brass and etched glass, ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1965. Very elegant brass
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

"TITANIA"SUSPENSION LAMP BY A. MEDA -PAOLO RISSATTO
By Paolo Rizzatto, Alberto Meda
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
THE TITANIA CEILING FIXTURE IS ONE OF ARE TOP 10 FAVORITE SUSPENSION LAMPS. IT CAN BE ADJUSTED IN
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Ofner attr. / Adjustable Chandelier / Vienna, around 1905
By Hans Ofner
Located in Vienna, AT
rooms, excellent Viennese craftsmanship Hans Ofner designed numerous lamps and chandeliers. Some of
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1970s
Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1970s
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H 51.19 in Dm 17.72 in
Angelo Brotto Counterweight Giraffa Floor Lamp for Esperia, 1970s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Miami, FL
Angelo Brotto giraffa floor lamp. It is aluminum and chrome, modern and elegant architectural
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Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

1940s Ceiling Lamp with Counterweight System, Blue Sheet Metal, Glass, Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Ceiling lamp with counterweight system, blue lacquered sheet metal, nickel-plated metal and satiny
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel, Metal, Sheet Metal

Achille Castiglioni Arco Lamp by Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1962 by Achille Castiglioni the Arco lamp has become a well-deserved icon of modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Achille Castiglioni Arco Lamp by Flos
Achille Castiglioni Arco Lamp by Flos
H 95 in W 11.5 in D 78.75 in
Black Crane Boom Lamp in Matte Black
Located in Palm Springs, CA
on how high you want the lamp heads to sit. Ceiling height 12 feet in the pictures, so currently the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Black Crane Boom Lamp in Matte Black
Black Crane Boom Lamp in Matte Black
H 96 in W 106 in D 33 in
Adjustable Boom Crane Lamp in Nickel Finish
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
on how high you want the lamp heads to sit. ceiling height 12 feet in the pictures, so currently the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Italian modern Parentesi lamp by Achille Castigioni and Pio Manzù for Flos, 1971
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in MIlano, IT
Pio Manzù for Flos, 1971. Iconic floor lamp, Parentesi model, with ceiling support in chromed metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

97502 Ceiling Lamp from Brilliant, 1970s
By Brilliant Leuchten AG
Located in FERROL, ES
97502 Ceiling Lamp from Brilliant, 1970s Black lacquered metal with white interior
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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Brass Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This ceiling lamp was produced in Italy. It is made from brass and features two movable arms, two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Harvey Guzzini Suspension Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guzzini-orange shade with chrome counterweight and original ceiling cap. Includes mirror light bulb
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1950's Ups and Downs Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp; height adjustable by means of a 'up and down' counterweight, enamelled aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

1950's Ups and Downs Lamp
1950's Ups and Downs Lamp
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 14.77 in
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2129 by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Both the dowel for the ceiling fitting and the counterweight are made of painted brass. In the re
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2129 by Astep
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2129 by Astep
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 57.09 in
Mid Century Modern Lamp Model 2129 by Gino Sarfatti for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Both the dowel for the ceiling fitting and the counterweight are made of painted brass. In the re
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Double Counterbalance Pendant Lamps Onos 40 in Brass by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
1970s. This is a special model, the ceiling rod construction allows accurate positioning in distance of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Perspex Up and Down Lamp, White Lacquered Aluminium and Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
A large and rare 1960s Italian Perspex and metal pendant lamp with a counterweight. The design of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp for Arteluce in Red Aluminium and Glass, Published 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
ceiling lamp is in satin glass with a rounded shape. To support it on the wall there is a red painted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Lampada da Soffitto, Pendant Lamp, Mod. 12126 by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 19
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
counterweight, that give you the possibility to hang the lamp from 140 cm to 240 cm. The lamp has nice copper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

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Counterweight Ceiling Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the counterweight ceiling lamp you’re looking for. Each counterweight ceiling lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a counterweight ceiling lamp, we have 24 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the counterweight ceiling 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 ceiling lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Paavo Tynell, Foscarini and Marc Sadler each produced at least one beautiful counterweight ceiling lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Counterweight Ceiling Lamp?

Prices for a counterweight ceiling lamp start at $465 and top out at $27,600 with the average selling for $3,065.

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

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