$381Sale 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
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
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
Porcelain, Glass
Exceptional Italian Art Deco Copper and Glass Flush Mount Ceiling, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional Italian Art Deco Copper and Glass Flush Mount Ceiling, 1940s, Italy Very elegant and
Copper
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Crystal glass flush mount ceiling light by Carl Fagerlund, in thick quality with scalloped edges
Brass
Commissioned Paavo Tynell Flush Mount, Perforated Brass & Glass, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and exceptionally rare ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Murano Glass Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian murano glass ceiling fixture with three interior lights. Measurements
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1940s Foliage Floral Chandelier / Ceiling Light in Gilt Wrought Iron, Six Lights
Located in Barcelona, ES
main room, living room or entry hall. It can be placed flush mounted removing the chain and the canopy
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$8,506Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Design Large Chandelier / Ceiling Light Fixture in Silvered Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
kind ceiling pendant lamp or chandelier in wrought iron finished in silver leaf gilding with amber
Iron, Silver Leaf, Metal, Wrought Iron
Fine French Art Deco White Glass and Chrome Flush Mount or Sconce by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
bright light. Can be used as a ceiling or wall light.
Chrome
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Flush-Mount Fixtures, style Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes
Bronze
Paavo Tynell Flush Mount Model 1076 in Brass & Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
An atmospheric ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland during
Metal, Brass
$3,631Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Hollywood Regency Pineapple Pendant Light or Lantern in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
foliage pineapple shaped design, Spain, 1940s-1950s. This ceiling lamp is entirely made by hand. Featuring
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Swedish modern ceiling lamp with Havanna glass by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp produced by Malmö metallvaruindustri. Made in Sweden during the 1930-40s
Brass
Pair of French Sunburst Light Fixtures with Nail Accents, Milk Glass, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Brutalist Ceiling Sunburst Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass France, 1940s-1950s
Gold Leaf, Iron
Unavailable|$1,950
Flush Mounted Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful flush mounted round ceiling light.with finely crafted bronze leaves and crystal prism.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable|$10,000
1940's Colored Cut Glass Ceiling Light by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Gilt metal branches adorned with crystal leaves and flowers
Metal
Unavailable|$8,000
Green Murano Ceiling Light by Cenedese, 1940s ( On Hold )
By Cenedese
Located in Dallas, TX
Green Murano ceiling light by Cenedese, circa 1940s.
Unavailable|$2,300
Squid Ceiling Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Squid shaped ceiling light with canon finish tentacles holding a glass dome upper shade, a center
Glass
Unavailable|$795
Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Art Deco Ceiling Light
Aluminum
Unavailable|$9,900
French Plaster Ceiling Light Fixture by Arlus
Located in Brambleton, VA
Exceptional design from the 1940s-1950s by the French company, Arlus. The fixture has "Arlus
Plaster
Small French Flush Mount Ceiling Light Amethyst & Clear Crystal, 1940s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with amethyst and clear crystals designed in the 1940s in France
Crystal, Brass, Aluminum
1940s French Gilt Metal Sunburst, Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A precious gilt metal semi flush mount light with a circle of hand-cut metal leaves and banded with
Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - around 1940s - new electricity - Us compatible - two bulbs any wattage
Metal
Bakelite Bauhaus ceiling light or Flush Mount, wall lamp - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition, see the photos - around 1940s - new electricity - Us compatible - two
Metal
Swedish Grace Flush Mount Ceiling Light from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful, large Swedish Grace flush mount ceiling light from Bjerkås Armatur, made from a sphere
Metal
Swedish Grace Flush Mount Ceiling Light from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning, large Swedish Grace flush mount ceiling light from Bjerkås Armatur, made from a sphere of
Metal
Sold|$4,659
Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Hans Bergström
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning, oversized flush mount ceiling light by Hans Bergström. White lacquered metal frame with a
Metal
Italian Brass and Etched Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and etched glass flush mount ceiling light designed in Italy, circa 1940s. Wired for US
Brass
Sold|$2,923
Amazing Murano Ceiling Light, 1940's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Original lamp hand crafted by Murano glass master in the 1940's. Amazing glass quality. The glass
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$1,650
1940's Italian Ceiling fixture
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Probably from the 40's a wonderfully simple ceiling fixture , the single metal pole comes down
Art Deco Holophane Ceiling Lamp, Flush Mount from France, 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco ceiling or wall light - 1920s-1930s This rare, original pendant lamp captivates with its
Metal
Swedish Modern Flush Mount celling lamp, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large flush mount plafonnier / ceiling lamp in the Swedish Modern style from the 1940s made of
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Murano Glass Flush Mount Light by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light by Seguso. Made in Italy in 1940s. Murano ribbed glass
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Glass Ceiling Light, Fluh Mount, airbrushed Decor, 1940s
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice classic light from the late Art Deco period, around 1940-1950. With spray decoration
Metal
Petite Mercury Glass Flush Mount Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mercury glass and fitting - early 20th century lampholder - 1940's - 50's Leviton deadstock
Metal
Sold|$1,375
1940's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A lovely ceiling semi flush mount or wall light in the form of a sunburst. All hand-cut gilt metal
Swedish modern flush mount glass lamp with engraved floral pattern, 1940s
By Fåglavik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern flush mount ceiling lamp. Round frosted glass with engraved relief pattern of grape
Steel
Industrial Brass Ceiling Mounted Light by Wilmont Castle Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful antiqued brass ceiling mounted light fixture, fully restored and rewired for us.
Brass
Sold|$7,500
Giant Perzel Flush Mount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scaled Jean Perzel flushmount ceiling light with stainless steel and chunky glass.
Glass
Sold|$4,500
Jean Perzel Flush Mount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Perzel Flushmount Ceiling Light. Beautifully constructed light made up of solid brass trim
Brass
Wrought Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light, Gilbert Poillerat Style, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This exquisite gold gilt iron lamp, featuring a hand-hammered Sunburst design, comes in a rare and compact size. Inspired by the style of Gilbert Poillerat, this piece is richly deco...
Wrought Iron
Sold|$4,800
Teardrop Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous glass tear drop flush mount with 5 rings of solid glass tear drop shape pieces
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Industrial Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great industrial Halophane ceiling light with amazing patina to the brass. 2 glass dome shades
Brass
Sold|$3,400
Scalloped Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hollywood regency style gold leafed ceiling light with scalloped edges in an artichoke shape
Large Lobmeyr Dome Flush Mount
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
crystals intricately placed among individual brass circles to form a dome shape. Light shines through
Brass
Neoclassical Gilt Iron and Glass Crown Sunburst Flush Mount, Spain, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
An sculptural hand-hammered iron and glass sunburst ceiling light fixture in neoclassical style
Gold Leaf, Iron
Sold|$4,500
Jean Perzel Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Perzel Flushmount Ceiling Light. Beautifully constructed light made up of solid brass trim
Brass
Sold|$4,200
Jean Perzel Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Perzel ceiling light with milk glass and solid brass corners. Simple elegance with
Brass
Sold|$750
1940's Italian Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light easily can be shortened.
Bronze
Sold|$2,800
Fontana Arte Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fontana Arte Ceiling light with simple design. This petite light has 2 beautiful glass ballls
Brass
French Industrial Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large, spun-aluminum industrial ceiling light. Bulb and shiny aluminum cover is uniquely
Aluminum
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan during the 1950s
Opal, Brass
Sold|$10,500
Large Italian Goldleaf Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Italian flush mount ceiling light
Gold Leaf, Iron
Sold|$1,900
French 40's Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Frosted glass saucer ceiling light with scalloped crown and scrolled vertical elements.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$700
Petite Pink Venini Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Pink Venini Ceiling Light. Beautiful color and petite size. 3 original pieces missing, does
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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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.