$18,000
H 98.43 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
Walnut Wood Chandelier Lamp The Netherlands
Located in DE MEERN, UT
balance mechanism comprising a steel counterweight and a strategically placed suspension point. The steel
Walnut
Unavailable
H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
1881 Antique Ceiling Suspension for a Light with It's Original Counterweight
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a charming antique ceiling suspension for a light. It has a nice design and comes with its
Metal
Sold
H 55.12 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Suspension with Counterweight by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern suspension with counterweight by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s.
Metal
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
Counterweight Suspension Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Counterweight suspension lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Model Area 50 Elegant
Porcelain, Plastic, Parchment Paper
Rare Model 2069 Counterweight Suspension Light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare model 2069 counterweight suspension light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Designed and
Aluminum, Brass
Gaetano Scolari, Counterbalanced Suspension A 5011, Stilnovo, 1950
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare counterweight suspension model A 5011 by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, Italy 1950. Golden
Metal, Brass
Nautical Danish Counterweight Candlestick in Brass and Steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
for Delite. Suspension and counterweight mechanisms allows you to adjust the heights of the 3 arms and
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 13 in
Rare Height-Adjustable PH Lamp yellow Matte Glass Shades Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
, suspension, and counterweight—are original to the lamp, making this an exceptional collector’s piece. A
Glass, Bakelite
An italian suspension with counterweight. Circa 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
An italian suspension with counterweight. Brass, cream painted cape.
Brass, Metal
Three Armed Golden Italian Pendant Light with Brass Counterweight
Located in Berlin, Germany
Large three-light suspension with brass counterweights. Brass structure with long swivel and
Brass
Sold
H 16.92 in Dm 17.71 in
Perspex Up and Down Lamp, White Lacquered Aluminium and Chrome, Italy, 1960s
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
movement of the counterweight. An ideal suspension lamp to create a warm and cosy atmosphere in various
Aluminum, Chrome
$5,199 / item
H 89 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Horizontal P4' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P4' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaa...
Metal
Bar Stools in Rosewood Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of bar stools produced in Denmark.
Steel
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 9 in
Groove Series Amber Orb Pendant Contemporary Handmade Glass Lighting
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
Blown Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "OK". With manufacturer label. Straight shape with rounded corners, five drawers with pewter knobs. Measures: Le...
Fruitwood
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, teak, Italy, 1950s Beautiful cabinet originating from Italy. This spacious 1950s piece showcases timeless modernist elegance. The graphic front of this cabine...
Teak
$1,138
H 40.95 in W 22.05 in D 1.38 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s. Large Scandinavian Mid-Centudy Modern wall mirror in Rosewood/palisander. Elegant Danish Modern tall wal...
Rosewood
$8,691 / item
H 41.34 in W 85.04 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Ink Grey
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC shelves and abutment colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight diff...
Concrete
$3,500 / item
H 15.36 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
White Calacatta Violet Marble Side Table with Round Top by Lebanto
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Violet Kyushu Side Table by Lebanto Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 39 cm Materials: Marble. Lebanto is an expression of identity, a tapestry of dreams woven from the threads ...
Marble
Italian chandelier by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo 1960
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Italian chandelier by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo, central stem in gilded brass with 2 black-lacquered aluminum rings and frosted glass. Italy circa 1960. Height 92 cm - 36,22 po Width...
Aluminum, Brass
$13,340 / item
H 27.96 in W 88.59 in D 15.75 in
Credenza Buffhey Five Multicolored Glass Doors in Dark Wood Veneer Finish
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Credenza designed by Orfeo Quagliata in collaboration with Taracea Furniture. An object of fused glass created with the exclusive barcode technique. The Buff-Hey´s retro design mixed...
Glass, Wood
Italian Modernist Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The raised marble top is set upon a shaped base with four organic sculptural legs, elegantly featured in a dark finished metal. Dimensions: 49.5" W x 15.75" D x 35.5" H Marble has ...
Marble, Metal
Dunbar Large Walnut Executive Desk with Return
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid chrome legs walnut Dunbar desk with return.
Chrome
Calavatta Natural Stone Marble Table - Viola Design Handmade Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Calacatta Marble Dimensions: 86" x 39" (220 x 100 cm) Leg Model: Marble Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipp...
Stone, Travertine, Marble
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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