Counterweight Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Counterweight wall lamp, Sweden 1960. Teak plate, chrome metal arm, black fabric thread. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Counterweight Wall Sconce
Counterweight sconces, R. Lunel circa 1950
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sconces in solid brass and black lacquered metal. Composed of 2 articulated arms and an articulated
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Wall Light with Counterweight
Located in Munich, DE
Nice small light with wonderful shaped counterweight.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful cosack wall lamp with counter weight.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Arlus wall lamp with counterweight, 1950
By Arlus
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
wall lamp is a refined example of mid-century modern design. The piece features a dual wall-mounted
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Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Magnificent french Counterweight Wall Lamp, 1960s
$1,721Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 13.19 in D 26.78 in
Magnificent french Counterweight Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Magnificent French Counterweight Wall Lamp from the 1960s, featuring a black lacquered body
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of counterweight sconces, by R. Lunel circa 1950
By R. Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sconces in solid brass and black lacquered metal. Composed of 2 articulated arms and an
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Wall Lamp Potence Counterweight by Stilnovo. Italy, 1970s
$4,104
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
60's Italian counterweight wall lights in nickel-plated brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large Italian wall light from the 60s. Telescopic arm structure and counterweight in nickel-plated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge adjustable Teak wall light Coconut Counterweights by Ruprecht Skrip
$10,641
H 21.66 in W 64.97 in D 7.88 in
Huge adjustable Teak wall light Coconut Counterweights by Ruprecht Skrip
Located in Berlin, DE
length, and with the counterweights the lamp is about 120 cm high. The wall mount is 5,5 cm deep and 55cm
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Pair of Adjustable Wall Lights with Counterweight by Cossack Leuchten
$21,521 / set
H 19.69 in W 66.93 in D 66.93 in
Pair of Adjustable Wall Lights with Counterweight by Cossack Leuchten
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of adjustable wall lights with counterweight from 1950 By Cossack leuchten.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Adjustable Swing Arm counterweight Brass Wall Light, Germany 1950s
$1,187
H 21.26 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in
Minimalist Adjustable Swing Arm counterweight Brass Wall Light, Germany 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light Origin: Germany Decade: 1950s This wall light was designed and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large wall light with counterweight, Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
$6,576
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in
Large wall light with counterweight, Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Rare counterweight wall lamp model 1340, in black lacquered metal and polished brass. The diabolo
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
$6,336
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian wall light 50's counterweight in brass and metal attributed to Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall lamp of the 50's attributed to the Italian publishing house Oluce. Structure in steel and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Monumental Teak Wall Lights Lamp by Rupprecht Skrip Coconut Counterweights 1950s
Unavailable
H 68.9 in W 114.18 in D 68.9 in
Monumental Teak Wall Lights Lamp by Rupprecht Skrip Coconut Counterweights 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
counterweights which allow multiple ways of light positioning. The gorgeous wall lamp which can be switched
Category
Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen, Nylon, Teak
Paavo Tynell for Taito Perforated Polished Brass Wall Lamp with Counterweight
Unavailable
H 10 in Dm 10 in
Paavo Tynell for Taito Perforated Polished Brass Wall Lamp with Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Paavo Tynell polished perforated brass with a frosted shade and adjustable by a counterweight.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Counterweight Wall Lamp, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Wall lamp with counterweight in brass with golden patina and gun barrel, France 1950. Fixed on an
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Counterweight Sconces by Maison Lunel, 1950
By Maison 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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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of counterweight sconces, Maison Lunel circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sconces in solid brass and black lacquered metal. Composed of 2 articulated arms and an
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Counterweights Wall Light by Marcel Asselbur for Luminaires Asselbur, 1950
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H 12.21 in W 12.6 in D 38.59 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Wall Light Arlus 50's Design Brass Counterweight French Design F010
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H 45.67 in Dm 16.93 in
Rare Large Wall Light Arlus 50's Design Brass Counterweight French Design F010
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large wall lamp from the 50's edited by the Maison Arlus. Shade in satin (refurbished) and in black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Robert Sonneman Chrome Counterweight Orbital Swing Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New Windsor, NY
steel wall bracket. Fully extends and swings for different heights and positions. Steel counter weight
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Arlus Counterweight Sconce
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable reading sconce by Arlus; new diffuser glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Lunel Articulated Adjustable Sconce Lamp Wall lamp Counterweight France
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H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 45.28 in
Maison Lunel Articulated Adjustable Sconce Lamp Wall lamp Counterweight France
By Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by maison Lunel 1950 France. The lamp is articulated which allows
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Counterweight Wall Lamp with adjustable height, 1950s - France
Located in Berlin, DE
Counterweight Wall Lamp, France - 1950s with beautiful patina. The measurements given apply to the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Ligth with Counterweight, Maison Lunel France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
which allows orientation. A brass counterweight is attached to the end of the lighted arm and a ball
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Wall Lamp with Counterweight from Maison Arlus, France, 1960
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H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 50.4 in
Large Wall Lamp with Counterweight from Maison Arlus, France, 1960
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Large wall lamp with counterweight from Maison Arlus, France 50s. Triple movement, head on ball
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wall Lights with Adjustable Counterweight by Lunel, 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall lights with adjustable counterweight by Lunel From 1950 In metal.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Counterweight Table or Wall Lamp by Kaare Klint, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tilted in different positions and it can even be installed as a wall light. It is composed of a brass
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rene Mathieu Arlus Lunel French Counterweight Multi Adjustable Wall Lamp Brass
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H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
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
Brass
Rare Large Arlus 60's Telescopic Wall Light with Counterweight French Design
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French telescopic wall light from the 60s, designed by Arlus. Structure in cast aluminium and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
MCM Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Domus
By Domus
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare MCM Danish modern adjustable teak pendant lamp with counterweight by Domus
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Textile
Scandinavian Modern Brass Counterweight Wall Candleholders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of wall mounted candle holders in solid brass by a Danish designer/manufacturer from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Counterweight Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finish: un-lacquered aged copper
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron and brass mobile wall light with counterweight
Located in Brussels, BE
Iron and brass adjustable wall light with counterweight. Eights light socket, original
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Brass
Rare Marcel Asselbur Diabolo counterweight wall lamp France 1950
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
MARCEL ASSELBUR (1910-1964) Articulated wall lamp with double orientation, tubular shaft with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light with coconut counterweights by Rupprecht Skrip
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H 84.65 in W 94.49 in D 66.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Light with coconut counterweights by Rupprecht Skrip
Located in Berlin, Germany
Very rare double wall lamp made of Teak wood designed by Rupprecht Skrip and produced in Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Pair of Austrian Wall Appliques with Counterweight
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of Austrian wall appliques with counterweight, attributed to Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wooden Swiveling Wall Lamp With Coconut Counterweight. Denmark, 1950s
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H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 5.71 in
Wooden Swiveling Wall Lamp With Coconut Counterweight. Denmark, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
Simple and elegant wall lamp with long fabric shade. The angle of the stem can be adjusted and the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Coconut, Teak, Fabric
Monumental Teak Wall Lights Lamp by Rupprecht Skrip Coconut Counterweights 1950s
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H 68.9 in W 114.18 in D 68.9 in
Monumental Teak Wall Lights Lamp by Rupprecht Skrip Coconut Counterweights 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Monumental and super rare solid teak double wall light by Rupprecht Skrip, Germany circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Linen, Nylon, Teak
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Counterweight Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the counterweight wall sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and fabric, every counterweight wall sconce was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer counterweight wall sconce, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A counterweight wall sconce, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Stilux, Arlus and Kaare Klint each produced at least one beautiful counterweight wall sconce that is worth considering.
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