Counterweight Suspension
Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No
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Pair of Counterweight Sconces by Maison Lunel, 1950
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of counterweight sconces by Maison Lunel from 1950
Lunel is a lighting editor traditionally
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1950s Green Counterweight Pendant Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
the counter weight. A highly functional and sculptural suspension light of attractive scale and
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SY-01 Suspension by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
SY-01 Suspension by Jérôme Pereira
Dimensions: L 170 cm Glass: 30 cm
Materials: Wood and Glass
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Rene Mathieu Arlus Lunel French Counterweight Multi Adjustable Wall Lamp Brass
By Arlus
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Large wall lamp with counterweight from Maison Arlus, France 60s.
Triple movement, head on ball
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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Goffredo Reggiani Space Age Suspension Late Sixties
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in bari, IT
Suspension lamp composed of a steel lighting body with a steel counterweight as a terminal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Hermanos Sculpted Suspension Lighting by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Hermanos Sculpted Suspension Lighting by Je´ro^me Pereira
Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 40 cm.
Edition
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Oak
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
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer.
Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer
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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
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Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer.
Designed and produced by Ingo
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Iron, Metal
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer.
Designed and produced by Ingo
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Metal, Iron
Very Rare Suspension Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
fitting, handle and counterweight in polished brass and white lacquered brass, pulleys in solid crafted
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Materials
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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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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2010s Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Walnut
Architectural Metal and Steel Wire Pendant by Lumi, Italy, 1970
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Renens, CH
Architectural metal and steel wire suspension by Lumi, Italy, 1970
Lumi was a well respected and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Steel
Adjustable Nickel Pendant Lamp Keos by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Adjustable counterbalance suspension Keos by Florian Schulz / Licht und Objekt made in Germany in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Myrna Wall Mobile - Wall Mounted Sculptural Sconce Light - Hardwired or Plugin
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
L&G Studio is proud to present a Myrna, capturing a moment of suspension in space.
The Myrna Wall
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 70 in W 113 in D 53 in
Myrna Wall Mobile - Wall Mount Sculptural Cantilever Overhead light - SMALL
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
L&G Studio is proud to present a Myrna, capturing a moment of suspension in space.
The Myrna Wall
Category
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 42 in W 63.5 in D 35 in
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italy, in 1963. A one-of-a-kind suspension light by Lelii. This fixture comprises of a half dome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
19th Century Regulator by Tarault Jeune, Precision Portal Clock, Paris, c. 1825
Located in Greven, DE
blade suspension. It comes from the Tarault Jeune workshop, which, according to Brian Loomes
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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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Metal
H 157.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
structure.
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Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
structure.
Upholstery: Seat: Bultex multi-layer construction with comfort layer. Belted suspension. Back
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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Counterweight Suspension For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic counterweight suspension available at 1stDibs. Each counterweight suspension for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage counterweight suspension you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a counterweight suspension — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each counterweight suspension bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made counterweight suspension has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ingo Maurer, Gino Sarfatti and Ladies & Gentlemen Studio are consistently popular.
How Much is a Counterweight Suspension?
The average selling price for a counterweight suspension at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $998 on the low end and $26,996 for the highest priced.
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