Paavo Tynell, brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Paavo Tynell brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy is a stunning addition to any
Brass
Counterweights Wall Light by Marcel Asselbur for Luminaires Asselbur, 1950
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Counterweights light designed by Marcel Asselbur for Luminaires Asselbur, France 1950. It is made
Metal
Paolo Tilche 3 s - adjustable counterbalance floor lamp for Sirrah
By Paolo Tilche
Located in London, GB
shade to control light. and a heavy, spherical base that acts as a counterweight. Light can be
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Lightolier Counterweight Wall Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Lightolier Wall Sconce with a rich copper finish and an independent bracket that allow this fixture to be used in different areas of a room without the necessity to be hardwired. I...
Brass
Florian Schulz Brass Counterweight Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Chicago, IL
A polished brass pendant lamp by Florian Schulz. A gorgeous patina featured on this brass pendant, which hangs from a cloth cord and includes a brass domed canopy. Measurement of...
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with ...
Brass
Stilux Counterweight Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian swing arm wall light designed by Stilux featuring a brass counterweight and adjustable
Brass
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
sets this pendant light apart is its ingenious counterweight system. It allows for easy height
Chrome
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Chrome
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Brass
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Chrome
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz , Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz Onos 55, Germany
Chrome
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Chrome
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Chrome
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. High quality and
Brass
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. High quality and
Brass
Double Pendant Light with Two Center Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
pendants suspended with their own brass ball counter balance. One canopy supports both pendants. Each light
Brass
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass counter balance pendant by German lighting designed by Florian Schulz. Heavy brass ball counter-weight and brass disc. Cloth cord. Excellent vintage condition. Height is a...
Brass
Large Onos 55 Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Krefeld, DE
Brass Florian Schulz Onos 55 adjustable middle counterweight pendant light produced by Florian
Metal
Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light in style of Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning large brass pendant with adjustable counterweight in style of Florian Schulz, Germany
Brass
Vintage Brass Counterweight Large Pendant Light POSA by Florian Schulz, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful vintage pendant light in shiny brass with heavy side counterweight to adjust the height
Brass
FLORIAN SCHULTZ POSA PENDANT LIGHT with Counterweight in Brass, 1970-1979 German
By Florian Schulz
Located in Sherborne, GB
counterweight in solid polished brass. The brass has a rich and warm tone and the inner side of the light shade
Brass
1 of 2 Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Chrome
Rare Large Wall Light Arlus 50's Design Brass Counterweight French Design F010
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
lacquered metal, structure in lacquered metal, counterweight and ball joint system in solid brass
Metal, Brass
Sold|$6,500
1930's Italian Counterweight Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful counterbalance pendant with 3 creamy white dome shades and solid brass counterweight
Metal, Brass
Very Large Florian Schulz Counterweight Brass Pendant
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. Excellent condition, it holds one bulb with a
Brass
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
and a heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. The condition is very good with
Large Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
finish and a heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. The condition is very good with
Brass
Large Adjustable Polished Brass Counterweight Pendant by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
brass finish and a heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. The condition is very good
Brass
Large Adjustable Polished Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
and heavy counterweight to easily adjust the light in height. Excellent condition, it holds one bulb
Brass
1970s Height Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp WKR Leuchten with One Counterweight
By WKR Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Large 1970s brass pendant light with counterweight height adjustable. Manufactured by WKR Leuchten
Rare Elegant Mid Century Modern Counterweight Brass Pendant Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed
Brass
Florian Schulz Early Rare Double DUOS Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Schulz design and high quality manufactured double counterweight pendant light with two lampshades. The
Brass
Large Copper ‘Rise & Fall’ Pendant Light Germany, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
rose. To raise the light the counterweight needs to be moved down towards the shade. To lower the
Brass, Copper
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Adjustable Ceiling Light Model A5011, 1950
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo adjustable counterweight ceiling or suspension light model
Metal, Brass
Beautiful rare original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with pulley sys
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with counterweight, height adjustable. Beautiful
Brass
Beautiful rare original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with pulley sys
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with counterweight, height adjustable. Beautiful
Brass
Sold|$8,500
Pierre Guariche Wall Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall mount lamp by Pierre Guariche. Articulated arm with brass ball counterweight, up and down
Sold|$4,500
Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche, France, 1951
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Madrid, ES
Floor lamp designed by Pierre Guariche (1926- 1995). Componed by a structure with counterweights
Steel, Brass
Teak 'Rise & Fall' Chandelier, Germany, C. 1960
Located in London, GB
shape. Echoing this are the bulb holders and the light’s counterweight. However, all other elements of
Teak
1950's French Counterbalance Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
counterweight and enameled aluminum light head. The arm which mounts to the wall remains in place as the
Height Adjustable, Swiveling Wall Lamp by Elio Martinelli 60s, 70s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Padova, IT
black steel counterweight with integrated light switch. It has a large reach and could very well double
Metal
Florian Schulz Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Florian Schulz counterweight light Ono in chrome finish Elegant highly polished chromed brass
Brass, Chrome
Florian Schulz Pendant Light Model Onos 55 German Design, 1960
By Florian Schulz
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This counterweight light dating from the 1960s, unique by its design, is the work of Florian Schulz
Pendant Light Counterweight Teak Linen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large height adjustable counter balance pendant light manufactured in Denmark in midcentury
Linen, Teak
German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Light, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful adjustable solid brass pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US e26) Width
Brass
German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable counterweight pendant light "Posa" by Florian Schulz. Germany, 1960s/1970s. Lamp
Nickel
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
Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Light 'Onos 55' Counterweight, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
A height adjustable pedant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). It is made of solid brass with a polished and aged surfac...
Brass
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, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is mad...
Brass
Florian Schulz Dome Pendant Light, Patinated Nickel, Counterweight, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable counterbalance pendant lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The fixture is made of nickel plated sol...
Brass, Nickel
Rare Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Chandelier by Josef Frank
By Frank Josef, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design by Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three + three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored with new...
Brass
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Chrome
Large Adjustable Chrome Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable chrome counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Chrome
Large Adjustable Dark Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. It
Brass
German Vintage Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Light by Florian Schulz, 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful adjustable solid brass counterweight pendant light. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x
Brass
Vintage German Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Light POSA Florian Schulz 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Large adjustable solid brass (patinated version) counterweight pendant light by Florian Schulz
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.
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