What is a flush ceiling light?

A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.

What are the lights called that are in the ceiling?

The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.

What is ceiling mounted light?

A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.

What is the best lighting for low ceilings?

The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.

What is a flush mount ceiling light?

As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.

What are those circle ceiling lights called?

Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best lighting for a kitchen ceiling?

The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.

What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

1950s Ceiling Light

Stilnovo Ceiling

Flush Mount Ceiling Lighting

Midcentury Modern Outdoor Lighting

Lumi Italy

White Flush Mount Light

Lumi Milano

White Porcelain Wall Lights

Outdoor Wall Sconces

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s

$2,634

H 7.88 in Dm 16.54 in

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass ceiling light, uplight flush mount Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,700 / item

H 8.27 in Dm 7.49 in

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Decorative ceiling light with stenciled shade in glass and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600

H 7.49 in Dm 15.36 in

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful ceiling light with organic hand decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600

H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,500

H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,500

H 7.88 in Dm 8.47 in

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with handpainted shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600

H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Crown Sunburst Leafed Ceiling Light Fixture with Frosted Glass, 1950s

$3,359

H 18.31 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Crown Sunburst Leafed Ceiling Light Fixture with Frosted Glass, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern gilt iron crown sunburst flush mount or pendant with leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass diffuser, Spain, 1950s. Handcrafted in hammered iron with gold...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600

H 7.49 in Dm 9.06 in

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful ceiling light with hand decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,500

H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful flush mount ceiling light with hand-decorated glass and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Sunburst Eyelash Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, France 1950s

$4,671

H 7.49 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in

Sunburst Eyelash Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, France 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Double layered eyelash oval sunburst flush mount / pendant, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf France, 1950s. This ceiling light fixture has en eye-catching construction featuring a double layere...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,500

H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Decorative ceiling light in art-glass with chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Industrial Ceiling or Wall Light, 1950s / 4 Items Available

$271Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 11.42 in Dm 5.91 in

Vintage Industrial Ceiling or Wall Light, 1950s / 4 Items Available

Located in Praha, CZ

Industrial ceiling or wall light made of bakelite and clear glass. New wiring. Four items available upon request.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,500

H 8.67 in Dm 6.7 in

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative light with shade opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,500

H 7.49 in Dm 7.88 in

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative light with shade opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Light Model 1965, Idman 1950s

$7,539

H 45.28 in Dm 17.72 in

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Light Model 1965, Idman 1950s

By Idman, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

Paavo Tynell originally designed this classic model no. 1965 for the Finnish market before adapting it with a counterweight to meet American safety regulations, which prohibited lamp...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Sconce, 1950s

$2,341

H 3.94 in Dm 15.36 in

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Sconce, 1950s

By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Sergio Mazza

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful antique white glass ceiling or wall flush mount. Germany, 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Blue and Gilt Metal, 1950s

$2,634

H 7.09 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Italian Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Blue and Gilt Metal, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern blue metal and golden sunburst flush mount pendant light. Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching ceiling lamp features a blue metal shade surrounded by gilt metal thick r...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Light, Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s

$5,097

H 25.6 in W 6.89 in D 4.41 in

Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Light, Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s

By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Cool ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass with three thick plastic shades, curling into cylinders. White and striking lipstick red. Hans Bergström was the owner and cre...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s

$5,051

H 14.18 in Dm 23.63 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Large Mid-Century Modern crystal glass twelve-light ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1950s. This impressive and large chandelier features a beautifully shaped crystal glass and chro...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Chrome

Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

$2,095

H 5.52 in Dm 5.91 in

Bud Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

This stunning hand-wrought iron ceiling light fixture has a terrific aged patina showing its original gold leaf gilding.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

$1,112

H 3.94 in Dm 12.01 in

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass ceiling light, also useable as wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist Flower Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant in Gilt Iron, 1950s

$2,742

H 17.33 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Brutalist Flower Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

In can be used as pendant or as a ceiling light removing the chain and the canopy Rare find.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

$4,624

H 5.52 in Dm 25.6 in

Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist gilt iron and glass sunburst flush mount ceiling lamp with leaves frame. France, 1950s. This sunburst light fixture features a triple layer of leaves / rays surrounding a c...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light A1998 in Brass, White, & Rattan, 1950s

$26,692

H 55.12 in Dm 23.63 in

Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Light A1998 in Brass, White, & Rattan, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito-idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful adjustable lamp by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously combines many elements such as brass, wooden slats, plastic defuser, and painted metal. The lamp has all original parts ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Awesome Mid-Century 5-Light Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s

$3,102

H 37.41 in Dm 30.32 in

Awesome Mid-Century 5-Light Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

The lamp is shipped safely unscrewed. 5x E27 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are tested, cleaned and suitable for use in the USA.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

unique brass spot Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount Italy 1950s

$933

H 4.34 in Dm 6.11 in

unique brass spot Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Stilnovo Style brass and glass Ceiling Flushmount Light, Italy 1950s

$1,353Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 14.97 in

Modernist Stilnovo Style brass and glass Ceiling Flushmount Light, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: large ceiling light with glass shade. Origin: Italy Age: 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s

$1,779Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.54 in Dm 11.42 in

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass ceiling light, uplight flush mount Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s

$1,779Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.65 in Dm 11.42 in

unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass ceiling light, uplight flush mount Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Murano Barovier & Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1950s

$1,102Sale Price|47% Off

H 5 in Dm 9 in

Midcentury Murano Barovier & Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multi-color, pink, gold, green, grey/blue. Flush fixture is made of many blossoms in precious Murano glass with gold inclusions. Gorgeous work that can be totally midcentury and vint...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Multicolor Flower Glass Ceiling Light, 1950s

$4,097

H 9.85 in Dm 18.9 in

Mid-Century Multicolor Flower Glass Ceiling Light, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Rome, IT

This amazing flower basket is made of dozen of precious Murano flowers glasses. Pink, yellow, blu, light blu and Ice color handblown flowers. Available a pair and also a pair of ext...

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Torciglione blown Murano glass clear and white components ceiling light

$14,578

H 43.31 in Dm 35.44 in

1950s Torciglione blown Murano glass clear and white components ceiling light

Located in London, GB

1950s Torciglione blown Murano glass clear and white components ceiling light This stunning and elegant pendent light is a perfect example of the magic of MURANO's art or glass m...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen ceiling light, Danish design, 1950s

$878

H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen ceiling light, Danish design, 1950s

By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

A ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and produced by Holm Sørensen in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Conical Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Hand-Hammered, Spain 1950s

$3,160

H 7.88 in Dm 10.63 in

Brutalist Conical Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Hand-Hammered, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Brutalist Conical Crown Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass, Gold Leaf Spain, 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Brass + Yellow Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s

$1,692

H 3.15 in Dm 15.36 in

Brass + Yellow Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass wall light sconces ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

rare adjustable Diabolo Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

$702

H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 10.63 in

rare adjustable Diabolo Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: wall light with diabolo shade Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a larg...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sunburst Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s

$3,219

H 5.91 in Dm 16.54 in

Sunburst Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Gilt Iron Flower Foliage Sunburst Light with Milk Glass Globe ___________________________________________________________ Eye-catching flower sunburst flush mount in gilt ir...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Snowball Ceiling Light, Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s

$4,097 / item

H 7.88 in Dm 23.63 in

Large Snowball Ceiling Light, Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s

By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall light sconce or ceiling light Producer: Rupert Nikoll, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s This super rare wall light was produced...

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Leaves Details, 1950s

$3,495

H 3.94 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Sconce, 1950s

$3,277

H 3.94 in Dm 16.93 in

Mid Century Vintage Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount Sconce, 1950s

By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful Gino Sarfatti style ceiling or wall flush mount. Italy, 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Pair of Ceiling Light by Maison Lunel

$1,565Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.14 in Dm 21.26 in

1950s Pair of Ceiling Light by Maison Lunel

By Maison Lunel

Located in London, GB

1950 Pair of French three lights pendant lamps by Maison Lunel Royale Lumière, each one with a beautiful brass finish and a decorative central piece in a translucent red or green bak...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

$1,451Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 10.24 in

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass theatre wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a large sha...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

$1,404

H 8.67 in W 4.14 in D 14.97 in

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass theatre wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a large sh...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600

H 7.88 in Dm 10.24 in

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful ceiling light with a decorated glass shade and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600 / item

H 9.06 in Dm 9.45 in

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600

H 9.06 in Dm 7.88 in

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful ceiling light with a decorated glass shade and chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,600 / item

H 7.88 in Dm 8.67 in

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

$1,500

H 7.49 in Dm 9.85 in

Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Triangle Disc Ceiling Lamp, Doria, 1950s Germany

$1,077

H 18.51 in Dm 21.26 in

Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Triangle Disc Ceiling Lamp, Doria, 1950s Germany

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Magnificent ceiling lamp by 'Doria Leuchten', one of Germany's famous mid century manufacturer of high-end design lighting. Comes in a rounded and elegantly curved triangle disk shap...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Light, Chromed Metal, Painted Shade, & Opaline Glass, 1950s

$3,727

H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in

Paavo Tynell Ceiling Light, Chromed Metal, Painted Shade, & Opaline Glass, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Minimalist Mid-Century Modern lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman in the 1950s. The lamp features a chromed body with a bell-shaped opaline glass shade topped by a greysh green ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Opalescent Glass Brass Fontana Arte Style Ceiling Light, 1950s

$4,647

H 19.5 in Dm 21 in

Italian Murano Opalescent Glass Brass Fontana Arte Style Ceiling Light, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Fabulous Murano opalescent glass and brass three-light chandelier or flush mount designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s, in the style of the renowned glass manufacturer Fon...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Multi-Color Murano Flower Glass Big Ceiling Light, 1950s

$4,565

H 11.82 in Dm 25.6 in

Multi-Color Murano Flower Glass Big Ceiling Light, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Rome, IT

Barovier e Toso style Murano flower glass ceiling light, 1950s. Basket consists more 200 flowers Murano glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Extremely Rare & Large Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp or Pendant Light Germany 1950s

$8,780

H 8.67 in Dm 24.02 in

Extremely Rare & Large Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp or Pendant Light Germany 1950s

By Bünte und Remmler, Kaiser Leuchten, Hillebrand, ERCO Leuchten

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern four-flamed ceiling lamp or pendant light. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Multi-Color Murano Flower Glass Big Ceiling Light, 1950s

$4,097

H 11.82 in Dm 25.6 in

Multi-Color Murano Flower Glass Big Ceiling Light, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Rome, IT

Barovier e Toso style Murano flower glass ceiling light, 1950s. Basket consists more 200 flowers Murano glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Brutalist Oval Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

$2,614Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in

Brutalist Oval Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sunburst oval light fixture in wrought gilt iron with triangle accents, 1950s. Sculptural gold leaf gilt hand hammered iron oval shaped sunburst flush mount or pendant from the bruta...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Light for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s

$37,500

H 20.87 in Dm 21.46 in

Paavo Tynell Model "9060" Ceiling Light for Taito Oy, Finland 1950s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

This lamp is one of those models that lighting design enthusiasts recognize immediately, a truly iconic design. Paavo Tynell designed this model “9060” in 1950-52 for the secretariat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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1950s Ceiling Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s ceiling light you’re looking for. Each 1950s ceiling light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the 1950s ceiling light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s ceiling light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 1950s ceiling light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso and Paavo Tynell are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Ceiling Light?

A 1950s ceiling light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,826, while the lowest priced sells for $121 and the highest can go for as much as $45,729.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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