Minimalist Counterweight Lamp by Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A genius counterweighted chrome desk lamp having a rounded shade and curved chromed arm. The lamp
20th Century American Table Lamps
Metal
Minimalist Counterweight Lamp by Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A genius counterweighted chrome desk lamp having a rounded shade and curved chromed arm. The lamp
Metal
Minimalist Counterweight Lamp by Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A counterweighted brass desk lamp having a rounded shade and curved brass arm. The lamp swivels on
Metal
Counterweight Lamp By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare counterweight pendant lamp red painted, lampshade with perforation fitted with one E27 socket
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Moon Dome counterweight lamp designed by Vico Magistretti for Elio Martinelli
By Vico Magistretti, Elio Martinelli
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
the guide of the rope for stepless height adjustment balanced by it’s counterweight. The interior of
Aluminum, Steel
$3,200Sale Price|27% Off
Sonneman Chrome Articulating Arm Eyeball Table Lamp! Swing Counterweight 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING! ROBERT SONNEMAN CHROME ARTICULATING COUNTERWEIGHT LAMP! RARE DESIGN! CIRCA 1960
Metal, Chrome
Unusual Bespoke Kinetic Lucite/Brass/Steel Architectural / Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
have no idea who designed and made this incredible task lamp. Counterweight lamp that employs a kinetic
Metal, Brass, Steel
Swedish Art Nouveau Counterweight Pendant in the Style of Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely Swedish counterweight lamp is a real gem! It's in such great condition for its age. The
Crystal
Counterweight Floor Lamp by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Counterweight floor lamp By Arlus from 1950. In metal.
Metal
$995Sale Price|50% Off
1960s Counterweight Arched Table Lamp, USA
By Reggiani, Lightolier, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant, bold, solid, well-made counterweight table lamp with an arched horizontal stem landing on
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
cantilever and counterweight. The lamp has two poles that are connected to a angled arm. The light head sits
Metal
Chrome Desk Lamp with Counterweight, Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian desk lamp from the 1970s features sleek chrome construction and a convenient counterweight
Chrome
Counterweight Floor Lamps Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian counterweight floor lamps in the style of Stilnovo, 1950s. Adjustable design
Metal, Brass
Counterweight Floor Lamp Produced by Boulanger, Belgium
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Beerse, VAN
Floor lamp from the 1960s/70s produced by the Belgian company Boulanger. The lamp is made of black
Metal, Chrome
Wonderful Counterweight Desk Lamp by Bent Karlby
By Bent Karlby
Located in Munich, DE
Lyfa. Can be adjusted by the counterweight.
Metal
Counterweight Desk Table Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Vienna, AT
A Horstmann counter balanced magnifying simplus light. Good original condition, untouched and unrestored, made in England by Hadrill & Horstman in the 1930s.
Steel
Italian Stilnovo Style Counterweight Desk Lamp, Liguria, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Italian Stilnovo Style Counterweight Desk Lamp, 1950s A striking mid-century Italian desk lamp in
Brass, Steel
Vintage German Counterweight Floor Lamp from Cosack, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant standing lamp from Cosack. Minimalist Counterweight standing lamp. The uniform coloring
Metal
Oversized Chrome Lamp with Counterweight Anonymous Italia, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
An Anonymous oversized chrome lamp with counterweight Italy 1970 A rare model articulated in chrome
Chrome, Metal
$2,925Sale Price|35% Off
Wilmot Castle Articulating Chrome Counterweight Medical Floor Lamp
By Wilmot Castle Co.
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Substantial space age floor lamp with a slightly macabre history. This floor lamp started its life
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp Albert Sonneman, USA, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning large Post Modern Desk lamp. Counter Weight using a solid Steel ball to move in every
Metal
Original 50's Italian Tricolor Counterweight “Diabolo” Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Original Italian 'Triennale' floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo, dating to the mid-1950s. Features a
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian modernist counterweight floor lamp, brass & steel, Sweden, 1950s
By Boréns Borås, Gilbert Watrous
Located in Forserum, SE
Rare Scandinavian mid-century counterweight floor lamp from the 1950s, crafted from brass and steel
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Rupert Nikoll Articulating Counterweight Midcentury Floor Lamp, Nickel, Brass
By Stilux, Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and beautiful, orientable modernist articulating floorlamp with counterweight from the
Brass, Iron, Nickel, Wire
Counterweight Scrittoio Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Black counterweight brass table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Italy, 1950s. Features a brass
Aluminum, Brass
$2,117Sale Price|30% Off
Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman, USA 1970-80s
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Ingenious desk lamp with a counterweight mechanism which allows the lamp to be stable in every
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Jan Hoogervorst for Anvia Chrome Counterweight Desk Lamp with Black Shade
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Chrome and Black Counterweight Table Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia. Featuring a
Metal, Enamel, Chrome, Iron
$820Sale Price|20% Off
Raymor No. 7 Chrome and Lucite Counterweight Piano Lamp, 1960s
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the late 1960s, the No. 7 piano lamp by Raymor exemplifies mid-century innovation in
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Counterweight Table Lamp from 70s
Located in Catania, CT
lamp produced in Italy during the 70s. Max lenght 74 cm. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on
Chrome
Art Deco Adjustable Counterweight Table Lamp Brass Nickel, France, circa 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
desk lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet with a solide movable counterweight and very well executed
Brass, Nickel
$1,742Sale Price / item|20% Off
Midcentury Italian Style Brass and Black Lacquered Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful floor lamp from Italy in the style of Stilnovo is in excellent condition and shows
Brass, Metal
Industrial Counterweight Pulley Desk Lamp in Brass with Antiqued Silver Finish
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c. industrial counterweight pulley desk/table lamp in solid brass (lamp weighs 14.8lbs
Silver, Brass
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920. A rare architectural gem from
Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Flamingo' Counterweight Table Lamps by Fridolin Naef for Luxo, Italy
By Fridolin Naef, Luxo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of ‘Flamingo’ counterweight table / floor lamps by Fridolin Naef for Luxo – Italy, 1980’s
Metal
$774Sale Price|20% Off
Counterweihgt Pendant made of Aluminium from the 1980s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hannover, DE
This very sleek handcrafted counterweight lamp is made of aluminum. It has a minimalist appearance
Aluminum
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring
Metal, Brass
Rare Double Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peekskill, NY
design since the 1960s. This double counterweight floor lamp is one his best designs and very hard to
Chrome
Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp
By Domus
Located in London, GB
lamp and counterweight move in opposite directions, both away from the base or towards it and are
Teak
Bauhaus 'Tumbler' lamp by Daalderop, early edition, late 1920s
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
distinctly uncommon. Notably, the counterweight is not fixed to the lamp but rests in a separate metal
Metal, Nickel
Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This vintage pendant lamp from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century Italian design
Aluminum, Brass
Counterweight Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Counterweight wall lamp, Sweden 1960. Teak plate, chrome metal arm, black fabric thread. The
Metal
$1,058 / item
Nemo Bird Table Lamp in Black by Bernhard Osann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
counterweight. The lamp, placed freely on the edge of a surface, oscillates and moves but always returns to the
Aluminum
Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp with Silk Shade
By Domus
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, early 1970's. The teak frame has an adjustable arm
Teak, Silk
Lumina Floor Lamp Walter Monici Italy Model "Zelig Terra"
By A. Monici, Lumina
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ''Zelig Terra
Metal
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful cosack wall lamp with counter weight.
Metal
3S Floor Lamp by Paolo Tilche for Sirrah, 1960s
By Sirrah, Paolo Tilche
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Flexible model 3S floor lamp designed by Paolo Tilche in 1961 and produced by Sirrah. The lamp has
Metal
Striking Italian Floor Lamp In Mid-Century Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Örebro, SE
Italian counterweight floor lamp with a red lacquered shade, can be turned in all directions. This
Brass, Metal
Yellow Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking yellow metal counterweight pendant lamp from Italy, dating to the 1950s, is a
Aluminum, Brass
"Area Curvea' Table Lamp by Mario Bellini & Giorgio Origlia for Artemide
By Mario Bellini, Giorgio Origlia
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Area Curvea’ table lamp, designed by Mario Bellini and Giorgio Origlia for Artemide in 1974
Metal
Mid-Century modern floor lamp Lampadaire modèle 10 474 by Sabine Charoy
By Sabine Charoy, Verre Lumière
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern floor lamp Lampadaire modèle 10 474 by Sabine Charoy for Verre & Lumière
Steel
Midcentury ceiling lamp with counterweight, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
White and blue lacquered Midcentury Modern pendant lamp with counterweight, designed and produced
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Space Age Italian Model Culbuto Balancing Table Lamp, 1960s
By Lamperti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Balancing Counterweight table lamp from the Italian manufacturer Lamperti. A very simple yet
Plastic
Zelig Terra Floor Lamp by Walter Monici for Lumina, 1980s
By Lumina
Located in Delft, NL
Black counterweight floor lamp. Design by Walter Monici for Lumina Italy 1980 model ”Zelig Terra
Metal
$425Sale Price|49% Off
Table Lamp Made by Hillebrand in Germany, Design Heinz W.F. Stahl, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
a two-stage halogen lamp. The chrome-plated arm has a balanced counterweight and a cylindrical lamp
Metal, Chrome
Green Italian Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian counterweight pendant lamp from the 1950s is a perfect example of mid-century
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Model Orbiter Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Counterweight standing lamp after a design by the American designer Robert Sonneman from the 1960s
Metal
Postmodern Lamp "Titania Terra" designed by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto
By Alberto Meda, Lucepan
Located in Beograd, RS
executed and gracefully curved ends in a counterweight. The lamp head almost seems to float. The lamp is
Aluminum
Italian Postmodern Titania Terra Floor Lamp by Alberto and Paolo, Late 80s
By Lucepan
Located in Hamburg, DE
gracefully curved ends in a counterweight. The lamp head almost seems to float. The lamp is dimmable via a
Metal
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.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.