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
Metal, Brass
Counterweight Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Counterweight wall lamp, Sweden 1960. Teak plate, chrome metal arm, black fabric thread. The
Metal
Adjustable Wall Light with Counterweight
Located in Munich, DE
Nice small light with wonderful shaped counterweight.
Brass
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful cosack wall lamp with counter weight.
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
Metal, Chrome
$1,742Sale 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
Metal, Chrome
outstanding rare counterweight dornstab wall lamp
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Munich, DE
we are very proud to present these wonderful mid century counterweight wall lamps by kalmar. we saw
Aluminum, 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.
Steel
$10,769
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
Teak
$4,170
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
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
Metal, Brass
$21,780 / 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.
Metal, Brass
$1,694
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
Metal, Brass
$6,655
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
Metal, Brass
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring
Metal, Brass
$6,413
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
Metal, Brass
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
Linen, Nylon, Teak
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Brass
Sold
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
Metal
Sold
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
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
Steel, Chrome
Arlus Counterweight Sconce
By Arlus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable reading sconce by Arlus; new diffuser glass.
Brass
Sold
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
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
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
Brass, Steel
Sold
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
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.
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
Brass
Sold
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
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
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
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
Brass
Danish Counterweight Wall Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finish: un-lacquered aged copper
Iron and brass mobile wall light with counterweight
Located in Brussels, BE
Iron and brass adjustable wall light with counterweight. Eights light socket, original
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
Metal, Brass
Sold
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
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
Brass, Iron
Sold
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
Coconut, Teak, Fabric
Sold
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
Linen, Nylon, Teak
$1,926Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
Italian Travertine and Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table from the 80's, handcrafted out of travertine. One round travertine plate and one turnable glass plate. The table is made of beautiful travertine.
Travertine
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V fo...
Resin
$20,328 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
Leather, Ash
Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$2,980
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 42.52 in
Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
By Maison Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem. The double bulb sconce has independent switches ...
Brass
$5,324
H 17.7 in W 13.3 in D 48 in
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount. This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25 in W 40.25 in D 13 in
Bucket Bench, Modern Long Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Bench Bucket Stool is the longest of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furniture featuring bentwood handles. The Bucket Bench is a versatile p...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$1,173 / item
H 54.73 in Dm 7.49 in
Contemporary Brass and Leather Floor Lamp with Pleated Shade, De-light f2
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light F2 designed by Jonathan Amar is a sculptural floor lamp that merges French design sensibility with artisanal Moroccan craftsmanship. Built on a directional pear-shaped b...
Brass
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