Vintage Pulley Pendant Lamp Circa 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Pulley Pendant Lamp – Circa 1950 Crafted from metal and designed with functionality in
Metal
Adjustable Pulley Pendant Lamp in Copper and Opaline Glass, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable Pulley Pendant Lamp in Copper and Opaline Glass, 1920s This elegant and functional
Copper
$3,289
H 8.67 in Dm 12.01 in
Early Tecnolumen Pulley Pendant Lamp Bauhaus HMB 25/300 by Marianne Brandt 1980s
By Tecnolumen, Marianne Brandt, Hin Bredendieck
Located in Munich, DE
Early production minimalistic pulley / counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light "BAUHAUS HMB 25
Aluminum, Nickel
$1,295 / item
H 18 in W 20 in D 20 in
Early 20th Century Cast Iron And Porcelain Pulley Pendant Lamp Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is a beautiful, refinished pulley light fixture. The antique cast iron pulley, featuring deep
Iron, Brass
Rare Stilnovo model 1177 pendant pulley Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The exceptionally rare Model 1177 pulley pendant, crafted by Stilnovo in Italy around 1960, stands
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo counter balance pendant lamp Italy 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare counterbalance pulley pendant lamp designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955. This
Aluminum, Brass
$4,523 / item
H 10.63 in Dm 7.29 in
Rare Mid-Century Pulley Diabolo Pendant Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pulley diabolo pendant lamps or
Brass, Aluminum
$950
H 51 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Lisa Johansson-Pape Brown Pendant Lamp with White Pulley and Brown Canopy
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Stockmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century aluminum ceiling pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann Orno. Brown enameled
Aluminum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 100 in Dm 12 in
Rare Pulley Suspension Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pulley suspension light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy
Brass, Metal
Adolf Loos Silk and Brass Pulley-Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
extend with a pulley. The displayed version was used by Adolf Loos for the Stoessel house in Vienna. On
Brass
$15,863
H 39.38 in W 34.26 in D 12.21 in
Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo painted metal brass pulley chandelier 1950
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Paris, IDF
This superb Stilnovo pendant light was produced in the 1950s under the direction of Gaetano
Metal, Brass
$11,492 / item
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
a pulley Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list
Brass
$2,250 / item
H 96 in Dm 16 in
Fully Adjustable "PULLEY LIGHT" with Hand Bent Patinated Steel Shade and Dimmer
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
The pulley light is a truly dynamic piece. The light is easily raised and lowered utilizing pulleys
Steel
Multi-Strand Black Crystal Beaded Tassel Drop Necklace circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
luxurious pendant pulley adorned with a crystal and gold-tone accent that elegantly holds the multiple
Brass Pulley Pendant by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking brass, counterweight pulley pendant by Lightolier with perforated holes.
Porcelain Double Pulley Pendant
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Double pulley ceiling fixture with porcelain shade.
Metal
Unavailable
H 35.44 in Dm 8.27 in
Lobmeyr-Restored Biedermeier Pale Pink Glass Pendant Lamp on Chain Pull Pulley
By Jos. Zahn & Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Biedermeier pendant of a pink milk glass vase. It is set in a pressed brass mounting and
Brass
Stilnovo Pulley Light with Smokey Acrylic Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Chic weighted adjustable pulley ceiling light. An acrylic grey shade frames a white glass centre
Unavailable
H 55.12 in Dm 8.67 in
Pair of Chandelier with Counterweight and Pulley, Attributed to Aureliano Toso
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Fossano, IT
Beautiful large polyhedral glass pendants Reticello glass worked with white rods, the structure
Brass
Unavailable
H 51.19 in Dm 31.5 in
French Chandelier with Pulley-System, Nine Lights, Dragon Ornaments, Early 1900
Located in Oldebroek, NL
French chandelier with nine lights and in the center a pulley-system so you can lower the light in
Brass
Terre Cotte Collection
By Il Fanale
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Terre Cotte hanging pendant with brass pulley, earthern plate, white enameled inside, and frame of
Tempestini Pendant with Pulley, Italy, 1950
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant pulley pendant by Tempestini from 1950. Made in extraordinary quality, has a perspex
Metal, Brass
Torlasco Pendant with Pulley, Maroon and Silver, Lumi, 1959
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pulley pendant in maroon and silver (polished aluminium) designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
Aluminum
Stilnovo Pulley Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley pendant
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Pulley Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant of the period Italian pulley pendant from the 1950s by Stilnovo. Adjustable overall drop
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Stilnovo Pulley Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilnovo multi position pulley pendant
Brass, Metal
Italian Pulley Pendant, circa 1950
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Stilux
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian pulley pendant/chandelier, crica 1950. Saucer-shaped lacquered aluminum body with a
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Counterweight Pulley Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Counterweight pulley pendant with perforated shade and glass diffuser. Designed by Paavo Tynell in
Brass
Pulley Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pulley pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo. Made in Italy, circa 1950s. Solid brass
Brass, Metal
Pulley Pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley pendant by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo. Made in Italy, circa 1950s. Enameled metal shade
Metal, Brass
Vintage French Brass Pulley pendant lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass Pulley pendant lamp Adjustable in height Minimal height 120 cm / 47” Maximum height 250 cm
Brass
Stilnovo model 1177 pulley pendant Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The rare model 1177 pulley pendant, designed and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy circa 1960, is a
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Brass Adjustable Counterweight Pulley Pendant by Paavo Tynell, 1950
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern perforated brass counter weight pulley pendant with white
Brass Pulley Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass pendant with intricate pulley system, woven shade, and transparent netting. Measures
Brass
Stilnovo Pulley Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pendant with original glass diffuser
Brass, Aluminum
Large Italian Pulley Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted metal and textured glass pendant with brass pulley.
Brass, Metal
Porcelain Double Pulley Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Double pulley ceiling fixture with porcelain shade.
Metal
Porcelain Double Pulley Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Double pulley ceiling fixture with porcelain shade.
Metal
Stilux pulley pendant lamp made in Italy 1960
By Stilux
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large sized pulley pendant lamp made by Stilux Milano, Italy 1960. This pendant lamp has
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman Pulley Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare counter balance pulley lamp
Brass
Rare Kaiser Idell Pulley Lamp
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley pendant
Brass
Counter Weight Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A counter weight pulley pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy with perforated brass shade and brass
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape Pulley Pendant
Italian Late 1940s Adjustable Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian late 1940s adjustable pulley pendant in naturally aged brass and painted aluminum
Aluminum, Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape Pulley Pendant Minimum drop: 40.5" Total drop: 74"
Brass, Aluminum
Pendant Light with Brass Pulley by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant light with brass pulley by Stilnovo. Black lacquered aluminum, solid brass pulley and
Metal, Brass
Italian Pulley Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley Lamp
Metal, Brass, Steel
Disderot Pulley Lamp
By Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley lamp
Brass
Lightolier Pulley Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley Lamp With Perforated Shade
Italian Pulley Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and Green Enamel Shade 48" to 72" range of pulley
Brass, Enamel
Italian Pulley Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black aluminum and acrylic pendant lamp.
Aluminum
French Industrial Pulley Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French pulley light with porcelain features and green enameled shade. Shade is white on the
Metal
Attractive Italian Counterweighted Pulley Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An attractive and highly functional adjustable pendant lamp. The domed shade, with brass handle
Brass, Aluminum
Rare Gerald Thurston Pulley Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley Lamp with Accordion Shade and Custom Silk Diffuser
Brass
Wolfgang Tümpel Pulley Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
opaque [champagne tinted] glass extending from pulley within a chromed metal cage with lucite bar
Metal
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
1980s brass Florian Schulz Onos 55 pendant lamp with adjustable pulley system
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Large, original 1980s Florian Schulz Onos 55 pendant light, height adjustable by one counterweight
Brass
French "Rise and Fall" Pulley Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pulley mechanism ceiling light extends from 25" to 41" milk glass shade 10" diameter
Sold
H 78.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Beautiful rare original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with pulley sys
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with counterweight, height adjustable. Beautiful
Brass
Sold
H 78.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Beautiful rare original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with pulley sys
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with counterweight, height adjustable. Beautiful
Brass
Midcentury Suede and Parchment Chandelier with Pulley
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage adjustable height parchment pendant with suede detail and pulley. Good vintage condition
Parchment Paper, Suede
Unique Pulley Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique pulley lamp with double wire and counterweight in cast iron milk glass shade.
Iron
Sold
H 59.06 in Dm 16.93 in
Beautiful original 1960s sisal/bast pulley adjustable ceiling lamp by Temde
By Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Fantastically beautiful original 1960s pull-pendant ceiling lamp from the German-Swiss lamp
Metal
Italian Counterbalance Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful Italian counterbalance pendant in original green color. Pulley allows pendant to go up
Brass, Steel
Yellow Italian Pulley Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the period, Italian 1950s pulley pendant in painted yellow aluminum, brass and leather
Aluminum, Brass
Counterweight Pulley Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Counterweight pulley pendant with perforated shade and glass diffuser. Designed by Paavo Tynell in
Pulley Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley Pendant attributed to Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Enameled metal, brass
Metal, Brass
1940s Italian Pulley Pendant
By Lumi, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
1940s Italian brass pendant or chandelier with a large Chianti colored aluminum shade with a
Brass, Aluminum
Sold
H 13 in Dm 25.2 in
Large & Elegant Mid Century Modern Wicker Pulley Pendant Lamp Scandinavia 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wicker pendant lamp or hanging
Brass
Arteluce Pulley Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and early pulley lamp attributed to Arteluce
Brass, Metal
Pulley Ceiling Light by Greco
By Greco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley ceiling light by Greco. Manufactured and designed in Italy circa 1950. Circular matte finish
Steel
Sold
H 17.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Industrial Nautical Double Block Pulley, Bronze and Brass and Old Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative Industrial pulley for holding up your chandelier or other work of art. This vintage and
Brass, Bronze
$1,341 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$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
$3,500 / item
H 15.5 in W 16.25 in D 36 in
Early 20th Century Swing Arm Dental Double Pulley Adjustable Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This is an exceptionally rare dental swing pulley light fixture, with only a few known examples. The wall mounted bracket (restored with quartersawn white oak) pivots, giving the ar...
Iron
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.
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