Counterweight Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Counterweight wall lamp, Sweden 1960. Teak plate, chrome metal arm, black fabric thread. The reflector is made of braided resin. The height is adjusted by sliding the wire and by adj...
Metal
Adjustable Wall Light with Counterweight
Located in Munich, DE
Nice small light with wonderful shaped counterweight.
Brass
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 rectangular base. A brass swivel allows the lampshade to be oriented. French work ...
Metal, 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
Designed and produced in the 1950s by the renowned French lighting manufacturer Arlus, this elegant wall lamp is a refined example of mid-century modern design. The piece features a ...
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 many dornstab floor lamps, never before wall lamps. a very rare opportunity to own...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,699Sale 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, chrome details, and a pearly white screen, is a striking example of mid-century moder...
Metal, Chrome
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 articulated rectangular base. A brass swivel allows the lampshade to be oriented. Fren...
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.
Steel
$4,067
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 ceiling with counterweight, telescopic (adjustable) arm that swivels 180 degrees in bla...
Metal
$10,505
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
This elegant wall lamp from the 1950s was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. Made in Germany, it features teak elements and the original cylindrical shades that create a...
Teak
$21,246 / 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
$1,172
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 produced in Germany in the 1950s. The wall fixation of this light and the large light ar...
Metal, Brass
$6,492
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-shaped reflector is equipped with two switches, a counterweight, and two ball joints...
Metal, Brass
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring, plastic, Italy, 1960s This ceiling lamp is an excellent example of the 'new style' Itali...
Metal, Brass
$6,255
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 solid brass, black lacquered metal shade (original paint). Brass counterweight allowing...
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
Monumental midcentury and super rare solid teak double wall light by Rupprecht Skrip, Germany circa 1950s to 1960s. Twice signed with Skrip Germany on top and Skrip Leuchte on revers...
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 fixture to be used in different areas of a room without the necessity to be hardwired. I...
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 elm base, this wall lamp has a ball joint with mechanism allowing a pivot and rockin...
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 associated with the modern movement for its creations close to those of the first Fr...
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 articulated rectangular base. A brass swivel allows the lampshade to be oriented. Fren...
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 height and projection features. The black metal frame mounts to the wall; utilizes o...
Brass
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 solid brass, yellow lacquered metal shade (original painter).
Metal, 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 from gilded metal with a perforated reflector allowing for two sources of light. It...
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 lacquered metal, structure in lacquered metal, counterweight and ball joint system...
Metal, Brass
Robert Sonneman Chrome Counterweight Orbital Swing Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New Windsor, NY
Chrome "eyeball" lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970. Complete with chromed steel wall bracket. Fully extends and swings for different heights and positions. Steel...
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 it to be oriented as you wish. The bulb does not dazzle thanks to its small lampsha...
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 lamp including the shade. The height is adjustable.
Metal, Brass
Wall Ligth with Counterweight, Maison Lunel France circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Arm of light in black lacquered metal and brass composed of a rectangular base on which is fixed a pivoting rod connected to an arm in black lacquered metal, connected to another arm...
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 joint with orientation rod, position of the main arm adjustable by a "T" handle and ...
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
The Godfather of Danish design, Professor Kaare Klint, made this unusual lamp in 1945 and added a functionality to its design that was unheard of at that time. This example is from t...
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.
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 chromed steel, lampshade in grey lacquered steel and white bakelite. Counterweight...
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, circa 1970s. The lamp is in very good vintage condition and measures 23.5"D x 13.5"H....
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 1960s-70s. Reminiscent in style to pieces from Quistgaard and Pierre Forssell. For reg...
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 electrical wiring, polished brass brass lampshades.
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 gunmetal patina, biconical perforated deflector with copper patina, counterweight, adju...
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, circa 1950s-1960s by Skrip Leuchten. The two Teak rods of different lengths can be m...
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. The brass arc is mounted to the wall and the counterweight allows you to adjust...
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 shape functions as a counterweight. Elegant and simple, Scandinavian style.
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-1960s. Very refined and adjustable midcentury wall lamp which has a solid teak base, tw...
Linen, Nylon, Teak
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...
Metal, Steel
$1,650 / item
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
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
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
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Modern Adjustable Italian Swing Arm Sconce in Metal and Brass
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
$6,964 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$3,682Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$1,064 / item
H 118.12 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
$1,550 / item
H 5 in W 5 in D 5.25 in
Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow. Available in satin brass or matte black...
Brass
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