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German Vintage Counterweight Pendant Light
By miiss, Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Adjustable double pull pendant lamp. Germany, 1970s. Diameter of the lampshades: 14.8", (37,5 cm
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Nickel

Large Adjustable Dark Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable dark brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Adjustable Dark Brass Counterweight Pendant Light Florian Schulz, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large adjustable brass counterweight pendant light designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Counterweight Pendant Light 'Jo-Jo Zug' Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with wicker lampshade
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant lamp with counterweight
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and extremely rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. The lighting
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pendant lamp with counterweight
Pendant lamp with counterweight
H 55.12 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant lamp with adjustable counterweight, black and yellow lacquered metal, brass, wiring
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
Italian Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
H 45.28 in W 48.23 in D 17.72 in
Paavo Tynell Bras Pendant Light Mod 1965 with Adjustable Counterweight
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
Paavo Tynell Rare model N° 1965 pendant lamp from Paavo Tynell (Finland, 1890-1973) in Polished
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and extremely rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Elegant Counterweight Pendant by Metalarte Spain
By Metalarte, Metalarte Spain
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Elegant Counterweight Pendant by Metalarte, Spain. This pendant lamp embodies
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1930's Italian Counterweight Dome Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful counterbalance pendant with 3 creamy white dome shades and solid brass counterweight
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Adjustable Iron Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
By Emil Stejnar, Lyfa, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Josef Frank
Located in München, DE
Exceptional height -adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. High quality and detailed workmanship
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Counterweight Silk Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar Designed by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany
By WKR Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by WKR, 1970s, Germany Adjustable large lampshade. Manufactured
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell 'A1965' Counterweight Pendant Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'A1965' counterweight pendant lamp in brass. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Adjustable Pendant with Counterweight by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Stilnovo, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. High-quality materials such as silk, brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell, brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Paavo Tynell brass counterweight light A1965 for TAITO Oy is a stunning addition to any
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Gebrüder Cosack, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Temde Leuchten, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
beautiful. The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
extremely beautiful. The design and the very beautiful details create a very elegant and pleasant light. The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

White Metal Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy
By Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White metal counterweight pendant lamp by Flos, 1970s, Italy Consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Adjustable Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Mid Century
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a brass 12.6 inch shade and heavy counterweight to easily
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Refurbished Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant newly polished brass pendant light by Florian Schulz/Germany with a shiny brass 14.7 inch
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice nickel -plated pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Fabric&Metal Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric and Antique Bronze Looking metal Mid-century Modern Adjustable XL Counterweight Pendant Lamp
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow metal shade counterweight pendant lamp by Stilux, 1970s, ItalyWear Consistent with age
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cylindrical Leather Shade with Motifs Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cylindrical leather shade with Motifs Counterweight pendant lamp, 1960s, Germany Minimalist and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Leather

A Kalmar Midcentury Height-Adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful midcentury height-adjustable pendant light Kalmar model 2520 with a counterweight, a
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Green Counterweight Pendant Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Counter-weight pendant attributed to Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo. A quintessentially 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Midcentury Pendant in Perforated Metal with Counterweight by NK
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant made of perforated metal, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s. This pendant
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Opaline Posa 36 Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very nice, height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Double shade XXL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Domicil Möbel, 1970s, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Double Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary Mid-century Modern Full Brass Double shade XXL adjustable Counterweight Pendant Lamp
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare & Large Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp 'UFO' Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Florian Schulz
Located in Munich, DE
Early and elegant Mid-Century Modern counterweight pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Ceiling lamp In Brass With a Counterweight Pendant, Made 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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Brass Counterweight Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully designed 'Onos 55' brass ceiling pendant by Florian Schulz. Florian Schulz is a German
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Counterweight Chandelier by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1977s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz Lighting, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
engineering solutions and optimizing its production processes. This Chandelier is equipped with 2 light
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Counterweight Suspension by Gino Sarfatti / Arteluce, 1938 Mod. No. 2007
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Early and very rare extandable counterweight suspension designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1938, Mod. No
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Aluminum

Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
pendant light or lamp model 'Duos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. Featuring brushed
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

FLOS OK Pendant Light in Yellow by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pendant light that feels as at home in an industrial space as it would in museum exhibit: The OK
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS OK Pendant Light in White by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pendant light that feels as at home in an industrial space as it would in museum exhibit: The OK
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS OK Pendant Light in Black by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pendant light that feels as at home in an industrial space as it would in museum exhibit: The OK
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Brass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish midcentury made and height adjustable light fixture. This rare 1970s light fixture is
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Original Florian Schulz Height Adjustable Pendant Light Onos 55 M
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Large original 1980s Florian Schulz Onos 55 M pulley lamp with counterweight, height is adjustable
Category

Vintage 1980s German Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large adjustable pendant light, glass and brass, Orion model by Staff Leuchten.
By Staff & Schwarz, Staff Leuchten
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional large pendant chandelier, with a heavy spherical brass counterweight that allows height
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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian pendant light Parentesi by Achille Castiglioni Pio Manzù for Flos, 1970s Suspension lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in New York, NY
Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Brass Chandelier or Pendant Light in the manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Brass Chandelier or Pendant Light in the manner of Paavo Tynell, probably Finland, circa
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare and Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bronze Pendant, Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, midcentury made and height adjustable light fixture with a great patina. This rare 1970s
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Wire

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Ceiling Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, ceiling light, model A5011, coated aluminum, brass, glass, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Ceiling Light
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Ceiling Light
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Brass Pendant by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large lighting pendant with counterweight designed by Paavo Tynell. Perforated polished brass shade
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Kinetic Ingo Maurer 'Ilo Ilu' Light Sculpture
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
disc that reflects the light and a counterweight system established by the blue ball. The long shaped
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Kinetic Ingo Maurer 'Ilo Ilu' Light Sculpture
Kinetic Ingo Maurer 'Ilo Ilu' Light Sculpture
H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Pendant Midcentury Up and Down Italian Design,
Located in Milano, IT
because of its counterweight mechanism that allows the lamp to go up and down at will. The pendant comes
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo Adjustable Ceiling Light Model A5011, 1950
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo adjustable counterweight ceiling or suspension light model
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Pendant Model '194/N'
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
pendant in a natural colored metal made in Italy around 1950. This pendant designed by light master Gino
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Stemlite Pendant Lamp, Frosted Glass, Pebble Grey
By Bill Curry, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
, taller floor lamp has been added and a pendant light has been engi- neered by simply flipping the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stemlite Pendant Lamp, Frosted Glass, Black Red
By Bill Curry, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
, taller floor lamp has been added and a pendant light has been engi- neered by simply flipping the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stemlite Pendant Lamp, Frosted Glass, Black Chrome
By Bill Curry, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
, taller floor lamp has been added and a pendant light has been engi- neered by simply flipping the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Boi Pendant Duo Lamp by David Weeks Studio
By David Weeks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and sophisticated Boi Duo Pendant lamp by David Weeks Studio draws on a strong mid
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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Counterweight Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the counterweight pendant light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, every counterweight pendant light was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a counterweight pendant light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each counterweight pendant light bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made counterweight pendant light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Florian Schulz, Arteluce and Gino Sarfatti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Counterweight Pendant Light?

A counterweight pendant light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,572, while the lowest priced sells for $1,351 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.

Questions About Counterweight Pendant Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swag pendant light is a fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides an often inexpensive light source while taking up very little space. Swag pendant lights take up little space — the fixture is typically a bare or shaded socket that is suspended from the ceiling by way of a robust metal chain or cord. A swag pendant also offers a variety of installation options and can enhance the overall look of the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage swag pendant lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mini pendant lights are scaled-down versions of pendant lights that dangle from an overhead support. Unique mini-pendant lights are a wonderful way to set the ambiance for an entire space because they dangle in mid-air. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The difference between pendant lights and chandeliers is not complicated. In terms of both style and function, chandeliers are not that different from pendant lights. The difference between a chandelier and pendant light is not how they look but rather the way in which they hang. Chandeliers are suspended with multiple branches that hold many bulbs while pendants typically dangle from one central cord or chain. Chandeliers tend to be more intricate and fancier, so if you're looking for something luxurious, then this might work best. With pendants, you’re likely to find a variety of examples in minimalistic modern styles; these would make great additions to any office space because of their versatility like being able to turn them on/off with ease. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pendant lights and chandeliers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can put a pendant light above a kitchen sink. However, if you don’t already have a light receptacle in place, you may need to hire a professional electrician to run wiring to the area. Also, ensure that there is at least 30 to 36 inches of clearance below the light, so you can stand at the sink. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pendant lights.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, glass pendant lights get dusty. However, all lighting fixtures will eventually gather dust. Regularly wiping your pendant lights can reduce the presence of dust. Shop a variety of glass pendant lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Where you hang a pendant light over a kitchen sink is largely a matter of personal preference. If you're installing a new light fixture, consider where you most need task lighting. You may find it better to hang the lamp off to one side to illuminate a food prep area. Generally, there should be 35 to 40 inches of space between the bottom of the pendant and the countertop to allow for adequate clearance. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pendant lights.

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