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.
Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum
'Posa' Pendant with central counterweight by Florian Schulz Germany 1960's
By Florian Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Dimensions: cm Shade : D317 H22 The pendant is complemented by their original counterweight suspension system, with spherical brass weights allowing the height the light to be adju...
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
Rare Pulley Suspension Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executed in black and white lacquered metal with brass elements, the fixture is defined by its counterweight suspension system, allowing the height to be adjusted with ease.
Brass, Aluminum
Double 'Posa' Variant pendant by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Dimensioins: cm Shade : D31,5 H25 Counterweight: D8 The pendants are complemented by their original counterweight suspension system, with spherical brass weights allowing the heigh...
Brass
Double 'Posa' Pendant in Chrome version by Florian Schulz 1960's Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Dimensioins: cm Shade : D31 H19 Counterweight: D8 The pendants are complemented by their original counterweight suspension system, with spherical chromed weights allowing the heigh...
Chrome
Double 'Posa' Pendant by Florian Schulz 1960's Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Dimensioins: cm Shade : D31 H19 Counterweight: D8 The pendants are complemented by their original counterweight suspension system, with spherical brass weights allowing the height ...
Brass
Double 'Onos 55' by Florian Schulz Germany c.1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Dimensioins: cm Shade : D55 H28 Counterweight: D12 The pendants are complemented by their original counterweight suspension system, with spherical brass weights allowing the height...
Brass
"Ebe" Pendant Lamp by Sergio Asti for Artemide, Italy, 1962
By Artemide, Sergio Asti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare Italian ceiling light has a strong cylindrical silhouette with a dark smoked metal body and a white glass diffuser visible at the lower edge. The adjustable counterweight s...
Metal
Paavo Tynell Style Height-Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Turku, Finland
The lamp features its original brass counterweight, braided suspension cord, ceiling canopy, and hardware.
Brass
$3,249Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut Wood Chandelier Lamp The Netherlands
Located in DE MEERN, UT
Integral to the lamp's design is a sophisticated balance mechanism comprising a steel counterweight and a strategically placed suspension point.
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 original counterweight.
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
Monumental Dutch-Style Brass Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
The chandelier is distinguished by its substantial turned baluster stem, large polished spherical counterweight, and decorative suspension ring finial, all executed in heavy cast bra...
Brass
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 A5011, Italy, 1950.
Metal, Brass
Counterweight Suspension Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Counterweight suspension lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Model Area 50 Elegant design pendant lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
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.
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.
Metal, Brass
Nautical Danish Counterweight Candlestick in Brass and Steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable and counterweighted candlestick in brass and stainless steel by Peter Seidelin Jessen for Delite. Suspension and counterweight mechanisms allows you to adjust the heights ...
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
All components—including the shades, metal fittings, suspension, and counterweight—are original to the lamp, making this an exceptional collector’s piece.
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 tilting arms.
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
The height from the ceiling can be easily adjusted as desired thanks to the vertical movement of the counterweight. An ideal suspension lamp to create a warm and cosy atmosphere in ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$4,655
H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 94.49 in
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...
Glass, Cherry, Teak
$8,207 / set
H 23.63 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
By Innolux Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy. Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Brass
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
$28,000
H 53 in W 41 in D 17 in
c. 1956 Rare Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Borge Mogensen
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisite Scandinavian rosewood bar cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen and handcrafted by master cabinetmakers P. Lauritsen & Søn, Denmark c 1956. This rare, handcrafted cabinet show...
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
$5,450 / set
H 13 in W 8 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Ribbed Sconces with Brass Structure
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown and stamped glass. The ribbed texture of the glass creates a beautiful filter for the light. The structure is made of brass. The...
Brass
$10,965Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.68 in Dm 19.69 in
Pair of Brass Pendants by Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung, Orno Oy, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, Gunilla Jung
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of brass pendants by Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Jung has designed the milk glass part and Johansson-Pape the brass shade. Good vinta...
Brass
Lighting Pendant by Lisa-Johansson Pape Model 1045
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland , circa 1950th. Model number 1045. Glass shade with wooden slots shade and wrapped in fabric wire stem. Existing wi...
Blown Glass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Chandelier, Italy 1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Naples, IT
Rare, unique, important pendant lamp variant of mod. 1849.. The chandelier features an elegant and refined design, typical of the style of Max Ingrand. The shapes are sinuous and har...
Brass
Stilux, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Plexiglass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white plexiglass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.5 ” H x 20”Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: ...
Metal, Brass
$3,465 / item
H 26.38 in W 55.91 in D 55.91 in
Orbital 3 Rotating Arm Brass Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant, 3-arm chandelier pays homage to the dynamism of planet orbits. The powder-finished brass frame consists of three rotating arms extending horizontally from a vertical st...
Brass
$1,276
H 12.21 in W 16.15 in D 23.63 in
Stilnovo Ceiling light in pressed metal in brick red color 1970
By Stilnovo
Located in Grenoble, FR
Ceiling light in pressed metal in brick red color from the Stinovo brand, Japanese and minimalist spirit. Brand logo present. Good condition; little-used model.
Metal
Douglas Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Douglas sofa is a low-slung sofa with a down-wrapped seat cushion and solid American walnut or white oak legs. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ang...
Mohair, Walnut
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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