Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This flush mount fixture reflects Tynell’s signature approach to design—an elegant synthesis of material warmth, structural clarity, and atmospheric light diffusion.
Brass
French Art Deco Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount in Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light, Bronze, Milk Glass An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s.
Bronze
$5,341Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Giltwood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Flush Mount, Giltwood, Gold Leaf. Spain, 1940s Large size Eye-catching carved giltwood sunburst chandelier or flush mount in the style ...
Gold Leaf, Iron
Spanish Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching flower bud foliage ceiling light fixture, gold leaf, gilt iron. Spain, 1950s. This piece was entirely made by hand in iron and finished in gold leaf. It has a beautiful ...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Foliage Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching french sunburst leaves flush mount in gilt metal, 1950s. This leafed sunburst ceiling light fixture has a beautiful construction with large leaves surrounding a central ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$4,040Sale Price|20% Off
Sunburst Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Ferro Art Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Detail, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf ________________________________________________________ Unique gilt wrought iron sunb...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$4,639Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount, Silvered Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded silvered bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s. Large size and 7 lights This flush mount features a flower burst or star...
Bronze, Metal
French Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Leaves Details, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
France, 1940s-1950s. This gorgeous ceiling flush mount light fixture features an iron ring structure adorned by two beautiful layers of iron leaves highlighting the backplate.
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower bud flush mount, gold leaf, gilt iron. Spain, 1950s. This piece was entirely made by hand in iron and finished in gold leaf. It has a beautiful naturalistic design of leaves s...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Overall Measures: 20 cm diameter x 19 cm H // 7,87 in diameter x 7,48 in H Spanish Flower Bud Iron Flush Mount // Hollywood Regency Flower Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture // Gilt I...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Sunburst Leafed Crown Ceiling Light Fixture, Silvered Iron and Frosted Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst leafed flush mount with silver leaf gilding and frosted glass shade. Spain, 1950s. Square shaped foliage panel supporting the frosted glass shade. The central glass is surr...
Metal, Iron, Silver Leaf
French Poillerat Style Sunburst Light Fixture in Black and Gilt Iron, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilbert Poillerat Sunburst Ceiling Light // French Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture
Iron, Wrought Iron
$3,065Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought Iron and Pressed Glass Neoclassical Sunburst Crown Flush Mount, Spain, 1940s. An sculptural hand hammered iron and glass ceiling light fixture with neoclassical and gothic re...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier, Neoclassical, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
We invite you to check "more from this seller and all from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection listed. Crown Ceiling Light Fixture // Foliage Flush Mount // Sunburst Ceiling ...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Commissioned Paavo Tynell Round Flush Mount, Perforated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare, custom-made Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp with exclusive provenance. This lamp is one of only two of this most likely unique model, commissioned and designed for t...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Stuco, Bronze and Frosted Glass -Belgium
Located in Girona, Girona
Majestic ceiling light, wood covered with stucco, bronze and frosted glass, suspended by four brass tubes, new electrical connection, coming from a Bank in Antwerp. Belgium, circa 1...
Bronze
Sunburst Leafed Crown Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Frosted Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hollywood Regency Foliage Square Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain, 1950s. Sunburst leafed flush mount with gold leaf gilding and frosted glass difusser. This stunning...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
1940s Spanish Silvered Sunburst Ceiling Fixture with Patinated Gold Highlights
Located in Buchanan, NY
This handsome Spanish 1950s metal ceiling fixture features alternating and overlapping large and small leaves in a captivating blend of muted gold tones, that curl gracefully around...
Metal
Custom Design Paavo Tynell Circular Perforated Brass Flush Mount, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally rare custom-made Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp with exclusive provenance. This lamp is one of only two of this most likely unique model, commissioned and designed for th...
Brass
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Light, Silver & Gold Leaf Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Pendant Light, Carved Giltwood, Silver and Gold Leaf Gilding. Spain, 1930s-1940s. Eye-catching giltwood sunburst chandelier ceiling ...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$1,125Sale Price|35% Off
Barovier Toso Flush Mount Millefiori Murano glass large XXL 52 cm, Italy 1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier Toso Murano Glass Flush Mount Millefiori , Italy 1980s The glass item in the image is likely a Murano millefiori dome glass shade or ceiling lamp produced in Italy, charact...
Murano Glass
Pair of Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron & Milk Glass, Nail Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
French 1940s-1950s sunburst light fixtures, milk glass, gilt iron Rare find Beautiful pieces placed alone but also interesting mixed with other light fixtures in this manner to creat...
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
$2,498 / item
HK09 Polished Brass Spot Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes HK09 "Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Brass
$2,498 / item
HK05 Polished Brass Spot Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes HK05 "Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Brass
$2,398 / item
HK29 Nickel Plated Brass Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes HK29 "Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Brass
$4,882Sale Price|20% Off
French Gilt Iron Ceiling Light Fixture with Foliage Accents in Green
Located in Barcelona, ES
This gorgeous hand made ceiling light fixture features a round flush mounted structure surrounded by an intricate of branches with small leaves in green color.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
HK05 Nickel Plated Brass Spot Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes HK05 "Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Brass
HK09 Nickel Plated Brass Spot Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes HK09 "Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Brass
Spanish Revival Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Ceiling Light with Scrollwork Design, Gilt Wrought Iron, Pressed Glass Spain, 1940-1950 Impressive wrought iron sunburst flush mount / wall light with scrolled frame and pre...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Sunburst Scrollwork Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Sunburst Flush Mount Crown Light, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Pressed Glass, Spain, 1940s Large size.
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Metal
Sunburst Nail Design Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand-hammered iron and opaline glass sunburst flush mount / wall light. France, 1940s-1950s. This sunburst light fixture features two layers of alternating short and lon...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Joe 640 Classic Linen, Brass, 20th Century Modern Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, is inspired by old Hollywood and menswear, reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco and 20th Century Modern. Its cle...
Brass
Set of 9 Paavo Tynell Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts Model H2-89, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of minimalist Paavo Tynell ceiling lights model H2-89 by Idman produced in the 1960s. These were featured in the 1964 Idman catalogue when Tynell returned to Idman as a artisti...
Metal
$3,060Sale Price|20% Off
French Floral Flower Bouquet Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Five Lights, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower bouquet ceiling light fixture / wall ligh in gilt iron French 1940s gilt metal five light Floral Bouquet wall or ceiling light fixture.
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Sunburst Brutalist Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Nail Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Gilt Iron Sunburst Nail Design Ceiling Light Fixture France, 1940s. Wrought sunburst flush mount with spikes design in gilt iron.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
French Hollywood Regency Sunburst Leaves Light Fixture, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Hollywood Regency hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst flower light fixture / flush mount, France, 1940s-1950s.
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Crown Sunburst Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of neoclassical style gilt iron leafed crown light fixtures or pendants. France, 1940s. Stunning pair of sunburst ceiling light fixtures in crowned shape.
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
$2,582Sale Price|20% Off
French Sunburst Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Frosted Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
France, 1940s-1950s. This stunning ceiling flush mount light fixture features a round iron backplate adorned by twisted iron ropes displayed as petals and a layer of leaves surroundi...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Lights
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant pair of large, rectangular plafonniers light fixtures, made of wrought iron and painted dark green-bronze color with gold flecks. The light source is designed to be hidden be...
Wrought Iron
Sunburst Flower Light Fixture, Gilt Iron and Gold Leaf, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Leafed Sunburst Flush Mount, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Spain, 1950s. This ceiling light features a flower shaped frame with a layer of leaves in surrounding a central exposed bu...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
French Sunburst Light Fixture with Scalloped Leaves in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Hollywood Regency hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst flower light fixture / flush mount, France, 1940s-1950s.
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
4 Amaizing Ceiling Lights, Italian, Style, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing 4 hanging lamp (Flush Mount). Material: glass and Bronze Style: Art Deco Country: Italy To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been...
Bronze
Brutalist Sunburst Light Fixture with Nails Details, Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mini sized sunburst light fixture / flush mount, gilt iron, milk glass, gold leaf. Spain, 1950s Brutalist spanish gilt iron sunburst ceiling light with nails ornamentation topped by ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Brutalist Sunburst Foliage Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Green & Red Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower shaped sunburst flush mount, gilt iron, gold leaf, Spain, 1950s. Eye-catching triple layered foliage light fixture made of hand-cut iron leaves surrounding a central exposed b...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$5,108Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Spanish Colonial Pendants / Light Fixtures in Carved Wood & Amber Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of handcarved pine wood ring ceiling light fixtures with amber glass globe lampshades. Spain, 1940-1950. This pair of ceiling light pendant lamps have an eye-catching constructi...
Glass, Wood, Pine
Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect ...
Brass
$12,000 / item
Pair of Beaded Crystal Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s French beaded crystal flush semi flush mounted ceiling fixtures. Sold individually. Six interiors lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop 13" Diamete...
Bronze
Neoclassical Foliage Sunburst Crown Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Triple Layered Foliage Crown Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant, Spain, 1940s. This flush mount features three layers of leaves hand-crafted in gilt iron surrounding a central fr...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
French Sunburst Light Fixture with Nail Design in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Nail Design small sunburst flush mount light fixture, gilt wrought iron, milk glass, France, 1940s-1950s.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,034Sale Price|20% Off
French Sunburst Light Fixture with Nail Design in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist Ceiling Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass __________________________________________________________________________ Nail Design sunburst flush mount, gilt...
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Guillerme et Chambron Flushmount
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's. Beautiful hand painted ceramic socket with dark oak frame Rewired with new single linen shade.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Murano Glass Peach Globe Pendant Chandelier in the Style of Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Murano glass ceiling pendant lamp executed in the style of Carlo Scarpa, featuring a spherical hand-blown glass shade with an all-over molded optic pattern. The softly tinted...
Chrome
1940s French Crystal Ceiling Flush Mount, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, PA
A beautiful flush mount light featuring delicate clear Murano glass flowers arranged on a metal base. The fixture itself is French, attributed to Maison Baguès who were known for the...
Metal
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Chrome Bauhaus flush mount/ceiling light or Wall Lamp, 1940s - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoislovakia - original condition,refreshed,polished - US compatible - one bulb any wattage possible - newly wired jr
Chrome
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Satin Fabric Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Satin
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Ceramic Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Ceramic Base, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Ceramic, Glass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Porcelain, Glass
Antique and vintage flush mount lighting fixtures can help you create inviting, ambient lighting in your space, and who doesn’t want that?
While electric light bulbs were a huge improvement over gas and oil lamps for lighting our homes, we still had much work to do in order to arrive at the broad range of table lamps, pendants, sconces and other fixtures that are available today.
Lighting technology and design improved substantially over time. Engaging engineers, scientists, architects and designers alike, the field of lighting became a major proving ground for state-of-the-art materials like plastics, inventive new mechanisms and emotionally resonant styles that included the ethereal (Isamu Noguchi’s Akari light sculpture), the whimsical (Gino Sarfatti’s 2109 ceiling light and Sputnik chandelier) and the eclectically postmodern (the Toio floor lamp crafted by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni). Eventually, flush mount light fixtures became a practical option for home lighting.
Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers.
Flush mount lighting is versatile. Larger fixtures distribute more ambient light across the center of the room, while smaller flush mount fixtures are best for accent or task lighting. The main drawback of flush mount fixtures is that they don’t make a strong statement. You can remedy this by strategically arranging decorative accents that flourish in soft lighting.
Lighting is an essential part of any interior design project. Often, having the right light fixture is key to creating an attractive, radiant room. Ample lighting paired with enticing design creates an elevated, inviting atmosphere, helping to set the desired mood. Selecting the right lighting for your home, however, isn’t merely about creating an especially bright bedroom or a moody dining room. There are many different kinds of fixtures and illumination to consider, with flush mount lighting fixtures among them.
Make a statement with a<a href=/furniture/lighting/flush-mount-ceiling-lights/material/metal/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> metal flush mount lighting fixture — a copper or chrome fixture can prove dazzling in your living room. Art Deco flush mount lighting fixtures, with their geometrical shapes and unique detailing in crystal, glass and brass, will go toward creating a cohesive look amid your collection of authentic Art Deco era posters and other wall decor.
Hollywood Regency fixtures — defined by a flamboyant design style for which we credit decorator Dorothy Draper — can introduce glamour and glitz to your living room with their mirrored finishes and complex floral motifs.
Explore a collection of antique and vintage flush mount lighting fixtures on 1stDibs to see what style best suits your space.
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