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
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful cosack wall lamp with counter weight.
Metal
$3,206 / item
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 many dornstab floor lamps, never before wall lamps. a very rare opportunity to own...
Aluminum, Brass
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
$1,649Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
$8,154Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
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
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 Inglewood, 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
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
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
Sold
H 7.49 in W 14.77 in D 50.79 in L 7.49 in
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
Adjustable Wall Light with Counterweight
Located in Munich, DE
Nice small light with wonderful shaped counterweight.
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
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
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
$1,591
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 29.53 in
20th mid-century design vintage wall lamp lighting att. to Robert Mathieu Lunel
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lunel Attributd to Robert Mathieu 20th mid-century design wall lamp realised circa 1950 Gold brass with yellow and green painting All original very good condition electrical sys...
Metal
Italian Swivel Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian swivel wall lamp, 1950s Measures: Max 140 cm.
Aluminum, Nickel
Tito Agnoli 177a wall lamp Oluce Italy 1957
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare adjustable 177a wall lamp designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Oluce in Italy in 1957. This lamp is made with a beautiful blended use of materials. The lamp has a brass w...
Aluminum, Brass
Giuseppe Ostuni Adjustable Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Giuseppe Ostuni Adjustable and Extendible Wall Lamp for Oluce, Italy 1950s max extension 155cm
Brass
Adjustable Wall Light by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Adjustable wall light by Stilnovo, 1950s In excellent original condition. To be wired to country specification. Dimensions: W 6.5cm x D 46cm Shade width is 6.5cm at widest part.
Aluminum, Brass
1950 Large wall lamp by Maison Arlus
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a rectangular wall bracket equipped with two golden brass cylinders, supporting a large cylindrical arm that can rotate 180 degrees, which in turn supports another large ...
Brass, Metal
$2,340 / item
H 32.6 in W 20 in D 32.6 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G25' Articulating Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G25' articulating wall lamp for Sammode Studio. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic wall lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-edition b...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
$2,300
H 13.62 in W 10.25 in D 28.25 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light in brass, metal, and fabric designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.62“H x 10.25“W x 28.25“D Dimensions of Back Pl...
Brass, Metal
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
Wall Light, Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Maria Lindeman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, designed by Maria Lindeman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shade, brass and painted metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age ...
Metal, Brass
$7,673
H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 47.25 in
1950s Arlus French Telescopic Wall Light in Black Aluminum & Brass
By Maison Lunel, Arlus, Robert Mathieu, Serge Mouille
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant and functional, this large telescopic wall light was designed by Arlus in France during the 1950s. It features a black lacquered cast aluminium structure (original paint), wi...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$6,642
H 21.26 in W 48.82 in D 66.93 in
Wall Lamp by Designer Cosack Leuchten from the 50's in Lacquered Metal, E539
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
German telescopic lamp from the 50's by the designer Cosack Leutchen. The arm, counterweight and shade are made of black or beige lacquered metal. The system of counterweight and pul...
Metal
Stilnovo articulating wall lamp made in Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and early wall lamp model 3030 was designed and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy around 1950. The piece embodies the refined functionalism and poetic engineering that defi...
Aluminum, Brass
B3 Wall lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce, Italy, 1950
By Franco Buzzi, Oluce
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Extendable and adjustable Model B3 wall lamps, designed by Franco Buzzi for Oluce. Featuring an elegant structure in brass and metal, each lamp is equipped with a large lacquered alu...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pendulum Wall Lamp Maison Lunel, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass bracket sconce, comprising a cylindrical base in black-lacquered metal, on which a brass light arm is mounted, adjustable from left to right. The arm can be extended in length....
Brass
French Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Rene Mathieu, circa 1950s
By Rene Mathieu
Located in Genève, GE
Large foldable and swiveling wall light by René Mathieu for Lunel. Double star-perforated sheet metal shade in matte yellow enamel and white interior, original paint. The shade is mo...
Metal
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, 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
$1,271
H 27.56 in W 6.3 in D 30.32 in
Denmark 1960s danish modern wall lamp/pendant in solid oak with new linen shade.
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Alvar Aalto
Located in København K, 84
An elegant danish modern wall lamp / pendant. Adjustable to both sides and elevatable. Crafted from solid patinated oak, this wall lamp embodies the movement's penchant for organic m...
Linen, Oak
Philips, Counterweighted light arm, Holland 1960
By Philips
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Remarkable counterweighted gallows in black lacquered metal and chrome from Philips, Holland 1960. The joint allows the light arm to pivot, which slides to reach a span of 105 cm. A ...
Metal
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