Fabric Shade and Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp by TZ Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cylindrical Fabric Shade and Full Brass Body Counterweight Ceiling Lamp by TZ Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Viennese Modernism: Kalmar Counterweight Ceiling Lamp
By Josef Frank
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Large, height-adjustable ceiling lamp from the 1950s. The design is rooted in Viennese Modernism, reflecting the aesthetic language of Josef Frank and Oswald Haerdtl. It was likely m...
Brass
Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp attr. to Pierre Guariche, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional hanging lamp attributed to renowned French designer Pierre Guariche from the 1950s is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Crafted from brass, the lamp f...
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Counterweight Pendant Ceiling Pendant
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model A1965 Counterweight Ceiling Lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell for his company Taito Oy.
Brass
Midcentury ceiling lamp with counterweight, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
White and blue lacquered Midcentury Modern pendant lamp with counterweight, designed and produced in Brazil in the 1950s.
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Art Nouveau Chandelier Oil Lamp Ceiling Light Antique German Counterweight 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare and impressive late 19th-century antique oil lamp chandelier, masterfully handcrafted in brass and adorned with elegant Art Nouveau floral and foliate motifs. This exceptional...
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Made In Brass With Counterweight Pendant By Lyfa From 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
The ceiling lamp with counterweight pendant in brass, manufactured by Lyfa in 1960, is an impressive example of Danish lighting design from the mid-20th century.
Brass
$15,000 / set
Pair of Pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of counterweight adjustable ceiling lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman.
Metal
Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Erco, 1970s
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A counterweight ceiling lamp by Erco made in Germany in the 1970s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 57.88 in Dm 14.57 in
1940s Ceiling Lamp with Counterweight System, Blue Sheet Metal, Glass, Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Ceiling lamp with counterweight system, blue lacquered sheet metal, nickel-plated metal and satiny glass.
Metal, Sheet Metal, Nickel
Danish Fusijama brass pendant light by Th. Valentier 1960
Located in Genève, GE
Valentier 1970. The ceiling lamp with counterweight pendant in brass, manufactured by Lyfa in 1960, is an impressive example of Danish lighting design from the mid-20th century.
Metal, Brass
Antique Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, France
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Antique brass counterweight ceiling lamp, 1970s France. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Brass
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dramatically styled light with brass toned counterweight on a swooping black woven cloth cord has attractive brass ceiling hardware accents.
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Counterweight Ceiling Lamp Model A1965, Taito, circa 40
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic lamp designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produce by TAITO OY in Finland. This example was manufactured by Taito Oy, which was the first company that Paavo Tynell establis...
Brass
Ceiling lamp teak Domus counterweight vintage lamp 60s
By Domus
Located in Berlin, DE
We offer a beautiful Mid Century counterweight hanging lamp by Domus from Germany from the 1960s, 1970s for sale. Condition: Good used condition with age-related signs of wear (see ...
Teak
Sold
H 9.65 in Dm 12.21 in
Vintage Double Posa Counterweight Pendant Lamp Ceiling Light by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable double pull pendant light "Posa" by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1960s. The outside of the lampshades is polished brass and inside is brushed brass. Lamp sockets: E27 (US e2...
Brass
Italian Adjustable Pendant with Counterweight
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, in metal and brass, Italy, 1960s. Italian adjustable ceiling lamp with counterweight. This elegant piece with a perforated shade is extendable and adjustable in height d...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Pendants by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of counterweight adjustable ceiling lamps, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy.
Josef Frank Silk Pendant Lamp for Svenskt Tenn, Brass & Silk, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Portland, OR
An early example of model 2560 Josef Frank pendant for Svenskt Tenn. Sweden 1940s. Executed in solid nicely patinated brass and with newer silk shade, made in Austria. Original mount...
Brass
$4,203Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 21.66 in
Counterweight Pendelleuchte „Jo-Jo Zug“ Kalmar, Josef Frank, Messing und Seide
By Josef Frank
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Diese extrem seltene höhenverstellbare Messing-Pendelleuchte Modell 'Jo-Jo Zug' Nr. 2505 von J.T. Kalmar wurde in den 1950er Jahren hergestellt. Die Leuchte basiert auf einem Entwurf...
Brass
Brass Suspension Lamp 4 Lights Design Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in taranto, IT
Rare original 60s chandelier, design mathieu mategot, made of sage green perforated sheet metal on a brass structure with four lights and as many opalines in white murano glass It...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 21.0"D Stem Length (inches): 4.0" Dimensi...
Brass
Finnish Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Brass Detail, 1960s
Located in Kangasala, FI
Elegant Finnish flush mount ceiling light dating from the 1960s, featuring a beautifully sculptural shade with a delicate radiating texture and a central brass detail. The shade cre...
Brass
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Resin, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin and brass pendant light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina to brass and some staining to resin. Wear consistent w...
Brass
A Rare Josef Frank Cream Silk Pendant Lamp from 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pendant lamp with a silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. new silk shade
Brass
$1,500Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 10.2 in Dm 18.1 in
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade...
Brass, Metal
Pendant light for Taito by Paavo Tynell, 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
Unique Early Paavo Tynell pendant light for Taito from 1930s. Features a frosted glass plate above a round cased glass shade. Condition: Signs of age and use, including rust. Manuf...
Brass, Iron
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Minor small stains on fabric. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Original upholstery retai...
Brass
Counterweight Silk Pendant Light Attributed to Josef Frank
By J.T. Kalmar, Frank Josef
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large height adjustable brass counter balance pendant. Design attributed to Josef Frank manufactured in the 1930s and Fitted with three E27 sockets. The lamp is fully restored ...
Brass
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original co...
Brass
Josef Frank Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric coated fabric pendant light attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1960s. Minor staining on fabric; wear consistent with age and use. O...
Brass
A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring available upon...
Brass
Large pendant by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shade with perforated brass plate and brass wire decor. Marked "Idman". Newly rewired ...
Glass
$1,184
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Reclaimed Wood Collage, Set of 4 Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural Matte White collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of...
Wood
$2,033Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 1.38 in
Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Mirror ___________________________________________________________ A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern mirror with undulated rattan frame a...
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
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
Rosso Glass 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
$4,971 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Sold|$1,412
H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
Wood
$2,711
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$4,950 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finni...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$5,362 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
$4,900 / set
H 13 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Custom-Made 'Black' Galets by Stephane Ducatteu for Decoratum
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, London
Custom-made 'Black' Galets Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France 2007. Signed. All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from Decoratum and are To Order on...
Concrete, Steel
$16,045 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Curved Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a light and organic composition that combines brass and opaline glass. Each sconce features a circular brass wall pl...
Brass
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
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Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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