Arlus wall lamp with counterweight, 1950
By Arlus
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
One of its key features is the counterweight system, allowing the height of the lamp to be adjusted easily to suit different lighting needs or room settings.
Metal, Chrome
Maniglia Table Lamp by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The transformer is cleverly mounted at the end of the 82 cm long arm of the lamp. It acts as a counterweight so the lamp can move in all directions.
Metal
$1,670Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent french Counterweight Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
By adding this magnificent counterweight wall lamp to your collection, you are enhancing your living space with a piece that is both artistically and functionally exceptional.
Metal, Chrome
$3,249 / item
outstanding rare counterweight dornstab wall lamp
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Munich, DE
we are very proud to present these wonderful mid century counterweight wall lamps by kalmar. we saw many dornstab floor lamps, never before wall lamps. a very rare opportunity to own...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Maniglia Floor Lamps by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The transformer is cleverly mounted at the end of the 92 cm long arm of the lamp. It acts as a counterweight so the lamp can move in all directions.
Metal
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
By Florian Schulz, Fog and Morup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. Very elegant design and high-quality workmanship. It creates a very comfortable light and a beautiful play of light through t...
Brass
$1,500Sale Price / item|40% Off
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The installed lamp's height is adjustable by using the brass counterweight.
Brass, Metal
Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric and Teak Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany Minimalist and rare design.
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s
By Metalarte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s Additional information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Postmodern Brand: Metalarte Country of Ori...
Metal
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade.
Brass
Vintage Postmodern Counterweight Pendant Lamp from Metalarte, 1980s
By Metalarte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing train pendant lamp of the spanish manufacturer metalarte. A postmodern design with elaborate details.
Metal
Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Wiener Werkstätte, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very good vintage condition with slight age-related wear. Beautiful patina on the brass parts. The lampshade has a dent with paint damage. Slight scratches on the acrylic reflector. ...
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Aquamarine & Brass Counterweight Hanging Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Counterweight hanging lamp was manufactured in Italy around 1950s and its style resembles the Stilnovo production.
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Height Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp By Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950. Fitted with three E27 sockets.
Brass
XXL Leather Shade Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
XXL Leather Shade Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany This lamp works with 3x E27 standart light bulbs.
Metal
Stylish Black Metal Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Stylish Black Metal Counterweight Adjustable Pendant Lamp, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in perfect condition.
Metal
White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy
By Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal counterweight pendant lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy Consistent with age and use.
Metal
1960s by Stilux Italian Design Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall lamp by Stilux, Milano 1960s White perspex shade, steel details Excellent condition.
Steel
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1967' Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of...
Brass
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany Lampshades is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp attr. to Pierre Guariche, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Crafted from brass, the lamp features a striking red spherical counterweight—an unprecedented color for the era—adding a bold and unique touch to this iconic piece.
Brass
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Adolf Loos, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed nickel pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasa...
Metal
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Florian Schulz, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp's lighting effect is exceptionally lovely. The design and the unique lampshade create a very elegant and pleasant light. The lam...
Metal
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very nice height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamp create...
Brass
$2,970Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano counterweight pendant lamp from the 1950s is more than just a lighting fixture; it's a timeless piece of design history that seamlessly blends form...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
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
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup, Adolf Loos, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasan...
Metal
Paavo Tynell 'A1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell '1972' Bamboo Pendant Lamp with Counterweight for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this famil...
Brass
Large Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz, Adolf Loos, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
A beautiful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp produces a truly beautiful lighting effect.
Metal
Large Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp "Kera" by Florian Schulz 1980s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Large, original 1980s Florian Schulz pendant lamp model Kera featuring a counterweight mechanism for continuously variable height adjustment.
Brass
Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Refurbished 1960
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant newly polished brass pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a shiny brass 14.7 inch shade and heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. Very good restor...
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Rare Variant Counterweight Pendant Lamp
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Milan, IT
A distinctive feature of this model is the counterweight suspension system, consisting of a suspended brass sphere that allows the lamp height to be easily adjusted.
Aluminum, Brass
Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce Original Ceiling lamp Model 12126 designed from Angelo Lelii approx. in 1947 and produced from Arredoluce in ...
Aluminum, Brass
Italian red metal Counterweight Hanging Lamp attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Counterweight hanging lamp was manufactured in Italy around 1950s and its style resembles the Stilnovo production.
Metal, Aluminum
Adjustable Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wooden pendant lamp with a counterweight by Domus, crafted in the 1960s.
Textile, Teak
Large Danish Teak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus 1960s
By Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Danish Mid-Century, teak ceiling lamp, manufactured in the 1950s by acclaimed Danish post-war manufacturer Domus.
Linen, Rope, Teak
Anonymous Counterweight Black Metal and Brass Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Anonymous counterweight black metal and brass pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Wall Lamp Potence Counterweight by Stilnovo. Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern wall light lamp sconce potence or wall-mounted adjustable pendant lightning ceiling with counterweight, telescopic (adjustable) arm that swivels 180 degrees in bla...
Metal
Florian Schulz Double pull pendant lamp with counterweight model Posa
Located in New York, NY
Florian Schulz was a German lighting designer known for his refined, high-quality lamps produced primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. Based in Germany, Schulz developed a distinct aesth...
Brass
Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow metal shade counterweight pendant lamp by Stilux, 1970s, ItalyWear Consistent with age and use.
Brass, Metal
white plastic & metal counterweight pendant lamp Aggregato by Mari for Artemide
By Enzo Mari, Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Aggregato pendant lamp with conic plastic shade and counterweight.
Metal, Lead
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
The lights can be individually controlled by an integrated switch. The lamp is in very good condition, with charming patina on the black brass.
Metal, Brass
Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design and the very beautiful details create a very noble and ...
Metal
Oak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
By Fog and Morup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Temde Leuchten, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare and beautiful Swedish pendulum lamp from the 1960s. Great and exceptionally minimalist design with a fantastic noble look.
Fabric, Oak
Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Adjustable Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz Germany 1970s It is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.
Brass
$1,021Sale Price|20% Off
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 Monarchy, it has a patent dating from the industrial revolution.
Porcelain, Glass
Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Teak 5 Armed Sputnik Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domus, 1970s, Italy Made of full teak wood chandelier Lamp is in good condition.
Teak
Art Nouveau Chandelier Oil Lamp Ceiling Light Antique German Counterweight 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare and impressive late 19th-century antique oil lamp chandelier, masterfully handcrafted in brass and adorned with elegant Art Nouveau floral and foliate motifs.
Metal
$1,021Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian Midcentury black Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
The lamp can be adjusted in different heights. Elegant and eyecatching Austrian Midcentury pendant lamp with counterweight.
Iron
Lovely Cocoon Counterweight Hanging Lamp by Münchener Werkstätten, 1950s Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Cocoon lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable. Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Nickel Plated Pendant Lamp with Counterweight, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The Classic of Florian Schulz lamps. Nickel plated and glass top. Height variable by adjusting the weight from 80cm to 200cm. Fully functional. With an E27 socket. Works with 22...
Nickel
Red Plexiglass and Glass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Red Plexiglass and Glass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy Consistent with age and use.
Metal, Brass
Swedish Counterweight Pendant Lamp made of Pine Wood and Parchment Paper
Located in Hannover, DE
There's just a tiny little imperfection at the top that you can see in the photos. It's a lamp that's as charming as can be. I'm thrilled to let you know that the lamp holder works w...
Pine, Parchment Paper
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light in bronze finish.
Brass
Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light 'UFO'. Designed & manufactured in Italy, 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Elegant Mid Century Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. This is an early production from 1960s.
Brass
1st Edition Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The counterweight, attached directly to the cord, allows for easy height adjustment, making the lamp both practical and visually striking.
Brass
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