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Large Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier "A1965"
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale counter weight chandelier "A1965" by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell, Model A1942, Counter Weight Lamp for Idman circa 1960
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell counter weight light design in the 50s and produced by Idman. The lamp has a counter
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Counter Weight Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Roberto Menghi
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Westport, CT
Brass counter weight Italian table lamp, in the style of Stilnovo. Newly rewired up to code in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pendant Lamp with Counter Weight by Achille Castiglioni Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Pendant Lamp with Counter Weight by Achille Castiglioni in aluminum. Original fair condition. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Counter Weight Chandelier in Brass and White in Original Condition
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
Paavo Tynell counter weight chandelier in brass and white in original condition. A counter weight
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century. French counter weight chandelier
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Paavo Tynell Pendant in Perforated Brass with Counter Weight for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paavo Tynell pendant in perforated brass with counter weight. Has adjustable height. Made by Taito
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
can also be adjusted vertical way due to the cable with a counter weight element. The light also has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
light shade can also be adjusted vertical way due to the cable with a counter weight element. The light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Silver Apron Counter Weight, Miao or Dong Culture, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

XXL Stilnovo Sarfatti Style Red Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light with counter weight Origin: Italy Decade: 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

XXL Green Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light with counter weight Origin: Italy Decade: 1960d
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimalist Stilnovo Style Adjustable Counter Weight Brass Wall Light Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. The light shade can also be adjusted vertical way due to the cable with a counter weight element. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
the bottom of it. The counter weight system is made in solid brass. The lamp is stamp by the editor
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Onos Fixture With Side Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic Florian Schulz counter balance pendant by Florian Schulz. Design period: 1970-1979
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass 'Posa' Pendant Side Counter Weight by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in London, GB
Original Counterbalance pendant 'Posa' by Florian Schulz with side weight. Strong and minimal
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1st Edition JJM Hoogervorst Counter Weight Lamp for ANVIA, Netherlands, 1955
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1st edition sculptural counter balance ceiling lamp designed by JJM Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Telescoping Wall Lamp with Red Metal Shade and Counter Weight
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
pulley modulate in height of the lampshade and the length of the weight as well. The height of lamp and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Stunning Double Chrome Pendant with Adjustable Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning double Glass pendant with adjustable counterweights designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s Two heavy metal ball counterweight and two Glass domes. Cloth cord. Very vint...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Double Brass Pendant with Adjustable Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
By Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning double Posa dark brass pendant with adjustable counterweights designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s Two heavy metal ball counterweight and two brass domes. Cloth cord....
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Florian Schulz Double DUOS Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in polished brass. Each lamp and newly wired.
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Scale w/Weights
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage weight balance scale with counterweights. This includes three counter weights and the
Category

20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Scale w/Weights
Brass Scale w/Weights
H 8 in W 17 in D 8 in
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful cosack wall lamp with counter weight.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
Rare Cosack Counterweight Wall Lamp
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 9.06 in
Minimal Brass Counter Balance 1970sFloor Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
degrees. The halogen light source is attached to a long arm holding a spherical counter weight. The arm
Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Minimal Brass Counter Balance 1970sFloor Lamp
Minimal Brass Counter Balance 1970sFloor Lamp
H 61.03 in W 6.7 in D 33.47 in
Florian Schulz Brass Double Counter Balance Adjustable Chandelier, 1980s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of a center canopy. Solid brass counter weights, canopy and hardware. Pendants are height adjustable
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Minimal Chrome Counter Balance Ceiling 1970s Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
weight. The arm sits on an angled stand with counter balance which can also be pivoted at almost 180
Category

Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Paavo Tynell Produced by Itsu in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare counter weight ceiling lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. Produced by Itsu in Finland. Measure
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ilse D. Ammonsen, Candlestick, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in High Point, NC
.  Counter weight function protects from candle grease spill when moved.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian Chandelier "Amalia" in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
arms with counter weight. Made of brass and metal lampshades.  
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Florian Schulz Nickel Double Counter Balance Chandelier, 1980s Germany
By Florian Schulz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of a center canopy. Nickel counter weights, canopy and hardware. Pendants are height adjustable
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Italian Floor Lamp with Black Metal Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian floor light in the style of Stilnovo with articulating black shade, brass stem and counter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1900, Made from Porcelain and Handmade Glass
Located in Vienna, Austria
porcelain, the upper piece attaches to the ceiling while the counter weight hangs below on a new textile
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Midcentury Swedish Pendant by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, model 2560. This lamp comes with a rare counter weight
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Sconce #149/N by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Brass wall mount and extended arm. Black painted metal shade and counter weight. Height can be
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in London, GB
counter weight on the cord. The lamp is engineered with well balanced functional details. The original raw
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak, Silk

Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Pendant Lamp for Idman Oy, Model 1965
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Madrid, ES
A large-scale counter weight chandelier by Paavo Tynell and edited by Idman Oy. Model 1965. Brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Articulating Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arteluce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp designed by Angelo Lelli with gooseneck arms and a counter-weight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Steel

Postmodern Counterweight Desk Lamp Albert Sonneman, USA, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning large Post Modern Desk lamp. Counter Weight using a solid Steel ball to move in every
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Paolo Tilche '3s' Adjustable Floor Lamp in Chrome Metal, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
. The large, chrome-plated metal counter weight keeps the long arm perfectly balenced in the tubular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Located in New York, NY
on the paddles the counter weights provide momentum to each rotation. This water wheel would be
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
Wooden Sculpture Water Wheel
H 76 in W 12 in D 12 in
Angelo Lelli & Arredoluce Pendant Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
deflector in black lacquered sheet with black lacquered cylindrical counter weight.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Beautiful Adjustable Chandelier, Italian, 1960s
By Arredoluce
Located in Wien, AT
color shade. Shade adjustable in height using the counter weight. Red Lucite shade, black lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mantodeus Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Style Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A well balanced table lamp, consists of hand-formed, sand-casted base, and a turned counter- weight
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Midcentury Floor Lamps model E1780 by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
tripod base, holding a chrome rod with a counter weight, that allows you to direct the light in almost
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hanging Lamp Orange Design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
color made of plastic. The lamp has a counter weight and the lamp can be high and lower
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat pink with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat white with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 in Brass / Flat Black with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Onos 55 in Brass and Flat mint with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Onos 55 in Brass and Flat white with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Onos 55 in Brass and Flat Pink with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Florian Schulz Onos 55 in Brass and Flat Black with Side Counterweight 2023
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is new and in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any
Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Pendant by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Karlstad, SE
brass canopy and counter weight, that allows you to adjust the lamp to the height you prefer. The four
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Anvia Counterbalance Lamp J J M Hoogervorst, 1957
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Den Haag, NL
direction and stays there, because of the counter weight. Very good design by J J M Hoogervorst for Anvia
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Rare Counter Balance Vintage Pendant Light in Brass, 1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Morazzone, Varese
construction is made of polished brass, equipped with a fabric cable, brass ball counter-weight and brass dome
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model 1965, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell created the counter weight lamp design in response to American lamp specifications
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Counter Weight For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal counter weight for your home. Each counter weight for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. There are 79 variations of the antique or vintage counter weight you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect counter weight — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each counter weight bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one counter weight that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell and Maison Lunel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Counter Weight?

Prices for a counter weight start at $602 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $5,500.