Gerald Thurston pulley light for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Metal
Rare Pulley Suspension Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare pulley suspension light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo, designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s, reflects the technical ingenuity and sculptural clarity of early ...
Brass, Aluminum
A copper and wood Art Deco American table lamp
Located in London, GB
A copper and wood Art Deco American table lamp A stylish and minimalist, handcrafted American Art Deco table lamp, featuring its original brass pulley light switch, which remains in ...
Copper
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 light.
Pulley Light with Milk Glass Shade
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual short pulley light with large milk glass shade
Metal
Sold
H 24.02 in W 6.3 in D 9.45 in L 24.02 in
Vintage 20th Century Metal Lampshade Base with Functional Pulley - 1940s - 2Y130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Key Features: Type: Lampshade Base Style: 1940-1960s Material: Metal Period: 20th Century Condition: Good; functional pulley, light soiling, minor rust, small imperfections on the b...
Metal
Red Pulley Ceiling Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass canopy with red lacquered shade and counterweight allowing adjustable height.
Brass, Metal
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 hardware with frosted glass diffuser.
Metal, 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 minimalist high-quality design in very good vintage condition with a great light pa...
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 minimalist high-quality design in very good vintage condition with a great light pa...
Brass
Suspension Light by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pulley system suspension ceiling light allows for height adjustment.
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Late 1940s Adjustable Pendant
Located in Inglewood, CA
Height is adjustable due to pulley feature. Light bulb included with order.
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell Onion Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large counterbalanced Tynell chandelier with an extraordinary weight and pulley system. Light shines through the glass shade as well as the perforated holes atop the shade.
Brass
Midcentury Modernistic Italian Chandelier in Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian brass chandelier, with three inverted, perforated cone form shades, beneath a round shade with white enamel interior; light fixture includes pulley, allowing adjustments t...
Brass, Enamel
Gerald Thurston Pulley Light for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier enameled metal and brass detail pulley system wall light
Metal, Brass
Pulley Ceiling Light by Greco
By Greco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley ceiling light by Greco. Manufactured and designed in Italy circa 1950.
Steel
Sold
H 13 in Dm 25.2 in
Large & Elegant Mid Century Modern Wicker Pulley Pendant Lamp Scandinavia 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wicker pendant lamp or hanging light with pulley. Designed and manufactured probably in Scandinavia, 1960s.
Brass
Rare Ceiling Light #1953 by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Elegant adjustable light, with weighted pulley system to bring the fixture closer to, or further from the ceiling.
Sold
Pulley Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
This great vintage pulley light fixture is height adjustable and contains ball bearings to counter-balance the shade.
Metal
Impressive Paavo Tynell Pulley Light Fixture
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St. Louis, MO
Amazing oversized light fixture on 2 way pulley system.
Brass, Metal
Stilnovo Swing Arm Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulley light with left, right adjustable swing option and pull down to adjust height of shade.
Metal, Brass
Brass Four Light Fixture with Pulley
Located in Hudson, NY
Fixture adjusts easily, up and down on a pulley, housed in a oval brass casing.
Set of 3 Vintage Belgian Pendant Pulley System Light Fixtures
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Set of Three Vintage Belgian Pendant Pulley System Light Fixture with Opaline Shade. Priced individually.
Space Age Rare Sculptural Pulley Pendant Light by Gae Aulenti by Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Extremely rare sculptural pulley pendant light, designed by Gae Aulenti, manufacter Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970.
Chrome
Space Age Rare Sculptural Pulley Pendant Light by Gae Aulenti by Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Extremely rare sculptural pulley pendant light, designed by Gae Aulenti, manufacture Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970.
Chrome
Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Pulley Lamp, circa 1955
Located in Portland, OR
The swing arm moves the brass and mica-laden shade left and right, while the weighted pulley adjusts the light up and down. Simply grasp the brass ring on the perforated bulb guard a...
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Brass and Wood Pulley Light, Circa 1950
By Edward Wormley, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
AHL3966 An anodized aluminum, brass and wood spring-loaded pulley light with a large disc shade in its original enameled white finish.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Florian Schulz Double Counterbalance Brass Lamp, Germany, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Two brass pendants suspended, each with their own brass ball counter balance pulley system. Each light is adjustable in height without effecting the other.
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, 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
$2,824
H 20.08 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Elegant Table Lamp or Desk Light by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier USA 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in München, BY
Elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s. Executed in brass, aluminium, lucite and metal, the table lamp comes wit...
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
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
Danish Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, 1920s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, 1920s. Lovely and elegant table lamp base in cast brass with E27 socket. Rewired and fitted with European plug. Clip on shade is NOT included. He...
Brass
French Art Deco Forged Iron Table Lamp with Molded Glass Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco hand forged iron table lamp with molded glass shade. 7" diameter x 14" high.
Iron
LUbrary Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
This all patinated brass LUbrary sconce is part of the Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection. The sconce can be customized with different dimensions and ordered for hard wired ...
Brass
LUbrary Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
This aged silver LUbrary sconce is part of the Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection. The sconce can be customized with different dimensions and ordered for hard wired or as pl...
Brass
$2,400
H 65.75 in Dm 21 in L 65.75 in
Mid Century Uplight Torchiere By Gerald Thurston and Carl Moser for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century uplight torchiere floor lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston, with glass by Carl Moser, for Lightolier, circa 1950's. The lamp features a disk form texture and d...
Brass
Franco Buzzi for O-Luce Wall Light in Brass and Aluminum
By Franco Buzzi, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Buzzi for O-Luce, wall light, model 'B3', enameled aluminum, enameled steel, brass, Italy, 1949 This exceptional Italian wall-mounted wall light is the B3 model designed by F...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
LU Swing Sconce Plug-In
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful plug-in version of our Lumfardo Luminaires brass LU swing sconce in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hard...
Brass
$1,457Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 9.45 in
Art Deco Table Lamp, Oak Base with Brass Shade, Finnish Design, 1930s
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover elegance with this Art Deco wooden table lamp. An exquisite piece crafted by an anonymous designer, this lamp effortlessly blends form and function. Its rounded polished bra...
Brass
Art Deco Table Lamp in Nickel Plated and Bronzed Brass 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Table Lamp in Nickel Plated and Bronzed Brass 1930s A large art deco / Bauhaus style table lamp. Europe, 1930s. Imposing and high quality, this art deco table lamp in nick...
Brass
Stunning Italian Table Lamp in Patinated Brass Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
A stunning Italian mid century table lamp in patinated brass. Truly one of the best examples we’ve seen in this genre, this ‘Lampada Ministeriale’ shows a wonderful design, marvelo...
Brass
Luna Suspension Light by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Tato Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luna suspension light by Gio Ponti for Tato Italia. Current production designed and manufactured in Italy 2018. Wired for US junction boxes. Brushed satin brass hardware, acrylic dif...
Brass, Steel
Model HL3S 81 Le Tre Streghe Suspension Light by Günter Leuchtmann
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model HL3S 81 "Le Tre Streghe" suspension light by Günter Leuchtmann. Originally designed in 1981. Current production designed in Germany by Tecnolumen. The light is constructed from...
Chrome, Metal
French 1950's Height Adjustable Swing Arm Sconce by Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
High quality French 1950's wall mounted swing arm lamp by Maison Lunel. Brass curved arm swings 180 degrees and is height adjustable by adjusting the knob on the stem. Diabolo doub...
Brass
$3,000 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 20.48 in
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 2
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of two Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical exper...
Wood
$4,800 / set
H 12 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair of Barovier Style Murano Gold Wall Lights, Contemporary, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Artisan Murano blown glass and brass sconces. Modified art deco brass arm upholds a large handblown oval shaped ivory blown glass cup with gold infused 23-karat gold bubbles....
Blown Glass
$1,943Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
Pair of Durlet lounge chairs brown leather Belgium 1960
By Durlet
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs manufactured by Durlet in Belgium during the 1960s. The chairs feature generous proportions and a distinctive high-backed silhouette, combining the ...
Leather, Teak
$28,000
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 35.5 in
Paul Frankl Cork Amoeba Cloud Coffee Cocktail Table Model 5005 USA 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Troy, MI
Paul T Frankl cork top Amoeba or Cloud cocktail table Model 5005 Johnson Furniture circa 1950s Asymmetrical lacquered cork surface on four sculpted and splayed mahogany legs Signed ...
Mahogany, Cork
Leon-Emile Bouchet Art Deco Lounge Set 1930s
By Emile Léon Bouchet
Located in Rīga, LV
Art Deco lounge set attributed to French designer Léon Bouchet, composed of two club chairs and a matching octagonal table. Each piece features faceted geometry and is veneered in hi...
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,500 / set
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Modern Barovier Style Bronze Wall Lights, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A lovely lighter and more modern rendition of Barovier's classic buliccante glass blown oval wall lights in a old warm opaque white color with fine 23k gold vasi-shaped cups finishin...
Blown Glass
1960s Stilnovo Hexagonal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Model 1183
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
1960s Stilnovo hexagonal flush mount ceiling light with white enameled metal structure, textured glass diffuser, and brass mounts. Stamped 'STILNOVO' on inside of metal structure.
Metal, Brass
Marika Carniti Bollea Nautilus Lamp Il Mare Translucent Large
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very large model of table lamp / Shell floor lamp "LIMNEA" by Marika Carniti Bollea, famous Italian designer from the 1970s to the present day. Large standing light made from fiberg...
Resin, Fiberglass
Set of 2 Ceramic Wall Lamps
By Goebel Company, Kaiser Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice pair of ceramic wall lamps from the 1960s. Wonderful design and workmanship. The lamps with the special hand-painted glaze and the elegant design are a beautiful eye-catche...
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Wall Lamp with Articulating Arm and Yellow Fabric Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall lamp combines sculptural teak craftsmanship with functional articulating design. The carved triangular mount displays woodworking techniques common in Scandinavian lighting prod...
Linen, Teak
LUMfr Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The fantastic LUMfr Sconce is a patinated brass and champagne toned fringe wall sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. This sconce is created by Lumfardo Luminaires and made ...
Brass
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
A large pendant by Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s. Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Drop 55″. ...
Blown Glass
$4,463 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Jens Risom Oak Chairs with Leather Webbing, France 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare pair of French dining chairs from the 1950s. The solid wooden frames show a clear architectural structure, with open backs, angled legs and finely proportioned armrests. Th...
Leather, Oak
Poul Kjærholm pair of PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm pair of lounge chairs in original patinated tanleather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen.
Stainless Steel
$22,500 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) Pair of Cadeira Curva Chairs 1962
Located in CA, CA
Designed and produced in Brazil by Tenreiro Móveis & Decorações 1961-62, the Cadeira Curva chair by Joequin Tenreiro is regarded as a masterpiece of Brazilian Modernism. Renowned...
Rosewood
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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