Crystal and Brass Ceiling Light
Sold|$850
Crystal and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2519 A five arm dark brass and glass chandelier.
Vintage 1940s Italian Flush Mount
Brass
Sold|$850
Crystal and Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2519 A five arm dark brass and glass chandelier.
Brass
Sold|$6,500
Giant French Industrial Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible French oversized plastic and aluminum industrial ceiling lights with brass detailing
Aluminum, Brass
1940s Hollywood Domed Two-Tier Cut Crystal Flush Mount with Circular Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous and elegant Hollywood flush mount was realized in the United States, circa 1945. It
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$3,200
Milk Glass & Enamel Canopy Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brass and Milk Glass Ceiling Light. Petite ceiling light with white enameled metal ceiling plate.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
V Shaped Glass & Brass Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Textured Glass Ball and Brass Ceiling Light. Beautiful shape and design. Small hole in one of the
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights, circa
Sold|$1,800
Dorothy Draper style Drum Ceiling Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass trimmed black painted metal drum shaped hanging light fixture with pierced wave pattern and
Sold|$3,800
French Brass and Resin Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Giant circular antique brass ceiling light with thick amber grooved resin surface. Newly rewired
Brass
French Bronze and White Glass Flush Mount by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco bronze and white glass flush mount ceiling light by Jean Perzel with a central
Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling Light
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s Spanish ceiling fixture in gilt metal. Sunburst / sunflower fixture has two layers of
Metal
Sold|$975 / item
Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original 1940s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture or sconce complete with original
Bronze
Sold|$1,121 / item
Solid Bronze Dome Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An original 1940s bronze dome ceiling or wall light fixture or sconce complete with original
Bronze
Pair of Etched Glass Medallion Ceiling Light Fixtures
Located in North Miami, FL
These ceiling light fixtures are quite incredible and in beautiful original condition. They can
Glass
Fine French Art Deco Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
light. Can be used as a ceiling or wall light.
Chrome
Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1940 flush mount fixture can also be used on the wall. Gold and silver gilt metal
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sputnik Beaded Fixture Chandelier Pendent Flush Mount
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful sputnik ceiling light fixture chandelier has eight-lights (40 watts per socket) on the
Chrome
Gilt Metal Spanish Sunburst Wall Fixture or Ceiling Light
Located in Troy, MI
Single light gold gilt metal single light sunburst ceiling light with large curved rays.
Metal
Lightolier Ceiling light in the style of Tommy Parzinger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful robin's egg blue chandelier by Lightolier in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Has 13 cans with tine pinholes and whimsical brass detail.
Metal, Brass
Green and Bronze Painted Spanish Sunburst Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Troy, MI
Spanish bronze and green painted metal sunburst ceiling or wall light fixture dates from 1940s.
Metal
Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Existing European wires. Re-wiring available
Brass
Large Sunburst Light Fixture in Gold Leaf Gilt Iron, France, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French wrought iron bronze gilt large sunburst flush mount or pendant, 1930s-1940s A highly
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze original Glass Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount, 1930
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Art Deco star-shaped ceiling light in engraved bronze with original gilding, France
Bronze
Gilt Crown Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
Gilt metal crown shaped ceiling fixture, shown with mirror insert which provides indirect light.
Metal
Sold|$1,800
Unusual Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
light bulb, maybe a spot?
Metal
Sold|$4,800
Guillerme et Chambron Ceiling Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron- Large in Scale France, 1940's. Beautiful hand
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Sold|$2,000
Gilt sunburst ceiling fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
Gilt metal ceilng fixture, wired for 2 edison light bulbs with frosted glass
Metal
Sold|$4,800
Guillerme et Chambron Ceiling Flushmount
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's. Beautiful hand painted green
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Sold|$2,800
Gilt Metal Crown Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
Wonderful gilt metal crown with three tiered leaf design. Frosted glass allows the light to shine
Metal
Sold|$2,800
Sunburst Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautiful gilt metal ceiling fixture with original opaline glass that casts a soft, lovely light.
Metal
Sunburst Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unique from it's squiggly rays to it's Opaline glass, this ceiling fixture casts a gentle light
Metal
Sold|$5,200
Rare Murano Seguso sconce / ceiling fixture
Located in New York, NY
This rare artistic light fixture combines batuto technique with shells butterflies and bees
Gilt Wrought Iron Sunburst Ceiling Fixture
Located in New York, NY
send light both upward and downward; A mirror composes the center.
Wrought Iron
Unusual Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual Spanish gilt metal ceiling fixture with decorative leaf pattern. Enhance the beauty of
Metal
Large Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with 6 Separate Lights
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unique ceiling fixture with petals that splay light to illuminate itself as well as the ceiling
Metal
Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling Fixture with Large Leaves
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large fixture casts a great deal of light. Wired for showroom use, not UL code.
Metal
Sold|$1,250
Plafoniere celing light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large ceiling light with the plastic shed and metal and brass base
Metal
Sold|$5,500
Jean Perzel Pendant Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Perzel Iconic Ceiling Light. All original condition. Steel, milk glass, stem and canopy are
Steel
French Gilt Metal Sun Flower Wall or Ceiling Fixture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
US standards, this piece can hang as a wall light or as a flush ceiling fixture.
Sold|$4,800
Zinc Industrial LIght Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Very rare and unusual zinc light fixture. Originally from a factory. Two heads connected to
French Gilt Metal Sun Flower Wall or Ceiling Fixture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
US standards, this piece can hand as a wall light or float above on the ceiling.
Sold|$3,600
Vintage Ceiling Fixture by Venini, Signed
By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant flush mount in blown glass and brass from Venini's 1940's Hotel Collection. This light is
Brass
Murano Ceiling Lamp in the style of Novaresi, 1980s
By Novaresi
Located in Brussel, BE
Foglie, Italian flush-mount light made of twelve leaves of pink and clear ‘graniglia’ Murano glass
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Helena Tynell Ceiling or Wall Sconce with Amber Bubble Globe
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 1940's-1950's. Stylish and funky this versatile light adds a unique touch wherever its placed. In
Blown Glass, Bakelite
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape Model "71-164" Ceiling Lights, Finland 1960s
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lisa Johansson-Pape collaborated with Stockmann Orno from the early 1940s, famously commenting, "it
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Jean Perzel Flushmount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Perzel flushmount ceiling light with polished nickel hardware. Professionally rewired.
Nickel
Sold|$1,900
Italian Gilded Tole Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Good looking Italian gilded tole ceiling light in Belle Epoque style,with six arms simulating bambu
Metal
Sold|$1,200
Elegant Art Deco Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A very simplistic and subtle ceiling light from the Machine Age Era. The glass reflector has three
Steel, Aluminum
Industrial Art Deco Elliptical Shaped Chandelier in Steel and Glass
Located in New York City, NY
, plafoniere, ceiling mount, port holes, nautical design. French Modern, rectangular, horizontal, hallway
Sold|$1,250
Stilonovo Italiano Lentucchiona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Ceiling Light
French 1940's Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A lovely circular semi-flush mount fixture with frosted glass and gilt iron decorative elements
Large and Dramatic Beehive Dome Sconce or Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Peekskill, NY
seen as ceiling flush mounted lighting. As an oversized sconce they transform into something totally
Paavo Tynell Brass Pendant Ceiling Light, Model 1088, Taito, Finland, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
in the late 1940s. This particular model was numbered 1088 and came in ceiling/ flush mount as well
Brass
1940's Hollywood Light Fixture with Crystal Ball Drop Details
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding flush mount ceiling fixture with four tiers of hand blown crystal balls with chrome
Rare Vintage Industrial Heavy Cast Brass & Holophane Glass Flush Bulkhead Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
& Holophane Glass Flush Bulkhead Light Fitting, likely French or Italian circa 1940. Crafted with solid
Brass
Early Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1940s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Early Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Carries three lamp bulbs. Italy 1940s
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
1940s Italian Flush mounted Ceiling Light with Star Etched Glass
Located in London, London
Ceiling light Flush mounted Curved glass shade Metal base Star etched glass Brass fittings
Metal
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron and glass crown flush mount, Spain, 1930-1940s. A sculptural hand hammered iron and
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.