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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

$2,919

H 5.12 in Dm 13.78 in

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

Located in Barcelona, ES

We invite you to check "more from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection. Silver Metal Ceiling Light Fixture // Sunburst Foliage Flower Silvered Iron Light Fixture // Spanish Si...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Blue Metal and Glass Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany

$1,168

H 8.27 in Dm 6.3 in

Blue Metal and Glass Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany

By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Blue Metal and Glass Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Brass Ceiling Light with Articulate Arms

$4,200

H 50 in W 25 in D 25 in

Italian Brass Ceiling Light with Articulate Arms

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Atlanta, GA

A chic midcentury Italian ceiling light, circa 1950s, in the style of Angelo Lelli.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Model 9060 “UN Lamp” Ceiling Light for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

$35,000

H 21.65 in Dm 21.65 in

Paavo Tynell Model 9060 “UN Lamp” Ceiling Light for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

Ceiling lamp model 9060, known as the “UN Lamp,” by Paavo Tynell for TaytoOy, Finland, 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern Round White Metal Large Wall or Ceiling Light, 1950s, Italy

$1,577

H 3.55 in Dm 20.08 in

Mid-century Modern Round White Metal Large Wall or Ceiling Light, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Round White metal Large Wall or Ceiling Light, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age Glass Flower and Brass Ceiling Light by H. Richter, Austria, 1950s

$1,632

H 3.55 in Dm 12.21 in

Space Age Glass Flower and Brass Ceiling Light by H. Richter, Austria, 1950s

By H. Richter

Located in Barntrup, DE

Space Age brass and glass flower ceiling light by H. Richter, Austria, 1950s – a compact vintage jewel with radiant detail.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s mid century sputnik 3-light CEILING FIXTURE brass and dark grey metal

$455

H 3.55 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

1950s mid century sputnik 3-light CEILING FIXTURE brass and dark grey metal

Located in Mannheim, DE

Very beautiful 1950s 3-light ceiling fixture made of brass and dark grey lacquered metal.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany

$2,337

H 6.3 in Dm 18.51 in

5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany

By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl

Located in Hagenbach, DE

5 Armed Brass Colored Ceiling Light by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Ceiling Light with Reticello Glass by Venini

$3,600

H 5 in Dm 9.5 in

A Ceiling Light with Reticello Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1950s An elegant round ceiling light with reticello glass by Venini, polished brass mounts.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte

$6,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 47 in Dm 22 in

Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceiling Light by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wall or Ceiling Light by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo

$12,000

H 5.25 in W 30 in D 32 in

Wall or Ceiling Light by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo

By Stilnovo, Giampiero Aloi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall or Ceiling Light by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s This wall or ceiling light by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo, designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s, exempl...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant by Arlus, Paris, 1950s

$1,900

H 16.93 in Dm 8.67 in

French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant by Arlus, Paris, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant by Arlus, Paris, 1950s An elegant and timeless French Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant by Arlus, designed and produced in Paris during th...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Round Painted Iron Ceiling Light with One Centre Light

$2,103

H 30.32 in Dm 16.93 in

Italian Round Painted Iron Ceiling Light with One Centre Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian 1950s round painted iron ceiling light with one center light.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Metal and Glass Italian Ceiling Lights, 1950s

$1,051 / set

H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Metal and Glass Italian Ceiling Lights, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Pair of metal and glass ceiling lights, Italy, 1950s. Neon light, small signs of the time, working.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture

$3,042

H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Large Flower Bud Red Polychromed Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Flower Bud Shaped Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Polychromed, Spain 1940s-1950s.

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

$3,213

H 6.7 in Dm 19.3 in

French Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Terrific handcrafted gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. France, 1950s. This stunning ceiling light fixure has a foliate sunburst or flower burst design...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass, c. 1950

$5,013

H 11.03 in Dm 20.48 in

Large Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass, c. 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spain, 1950s Rare find. This stunning ceiling light fixture features a sunburst structure with curly rays made in hand forged iron surrounding a central frosted glass globe.

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

French Hollywood Regency Sunburst Leaves Light Fixture, 1950s

$3,260

H 5.52 in Dm 18.9 in

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.

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Italian brass ceiling light or wall lamp with 6 rays

$5,258

H 11.03 in Dm 43.31 in

Italian brass ceiling light or wall lamp with 6 rays

Located in Milano, IT

Italian Brass Ceiling / Wall Light, 1950s Elegant Italian six-arm ceiling light, entirely crafted in brass, attributable to Italian modernist design of the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Silvered Iron, 1950s

$3,218

H 6.3 in Dm 16.93 in

Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Silvered Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching french sunburst leaves flush mount in silvered metal, 1950s. This leafed sunburst ceiling light fixture has a beautiful construction with large leaves surrounding a cent...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Silver Leaf

Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture with Leaves, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s

$3,686

H 6.3 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture with Leaves, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching french sunburst foliage flush mount in gilt iron, 1950s. This leafed sunburst ceiling light fixture has a beautiful construction with twelve large leaves surrounding a c...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Metal

Italian mid-century modern three-light chandelier in glass and black metal 1950s

$408

H 44.1 in Dm 15.75 in

Italian mid-century modern three-light chandelier in glass and black metal 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

The three diffusers are connected by a black cable to a round black metal ceiling attachment. 1950s Good condition, light marks on the glass and metal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Metal

French Sunburst Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Frosted Glass, 1950s

$2,602Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in Dm 14.18 in

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...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

French Sunburst Light Fixture with Scalloped Leaves in Gilt Iron, 1950s

$3,264

H 6.3 in Dm 16.54 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron

Hollywood regency Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, Ernst Palme Palwa 1970s Germany

$1,402 / item

H 4.73 in Dm 14.77 in

Hollywood regency Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, Ernst Palme Palwa 1970s Germany

By Ernst Palme

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: ceiling light, flush mount Producer: Ernst Palme, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1950s Original 1950s modernist ceiling light made by Ernst Palme in Germany.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 50s

$4,907

H 5.91 in Dm 23.63 in

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 50s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Basket of flowers in multicolored Murano glass, attributed to by Barovier & Toso in the 1950s. The ceiling light has been rewired and features three E27 or E26 lamp holders for t...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1950s mid century sputnik 3-light brass FLUSH MOUNT

$759

H 4.73 in Dm 18.9 in

1950s mid century sputnik 3-light brass FLUSH MOUNT

Located in Mannheim, DE

Very beautiful 1950s 3-light ceiling fixture made of brass. Holds E14 bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s

$9,500

H 35 in Dm 9.75 in

Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made by Idman Oy, circa 1950s.

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Turquoise Blue Sunburst Light Fixture with Patterned Milk Glass Lampshade, 1950s

$4,095

H 4.14 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Turquoise Blue Sunburst Light Fixture with Patterned Milk Glass Lampshade, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Blue Sunburst Ceiling Flush Mount Light Fixture, Milk Glass, Lacquered Wood, Italy, 1950s Eye-catching sunburst ceiling light manufacted at the Mid-20th century Modern period with Sp...

Category

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

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Opaline Glass

Merchant Adventures Opaline Pendant Light – 3 Available

$438 / item

H 16.54 in Dm 14.18 in

Merchant Adventures Opaline Pendant Light – 3 Available

By The Merchant Adventurers Ltd.

Located in Tarporley, GB

#3773 Run of Merchant Adventures opaline pendant light. Dutch 1950’s. Stylish opaline ellipse ceiling light Designed by Paul Boissevain which are part of the ‘ELLIPSE’ range for wh...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Feathered Leaves

$1,580

H 4 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Feathered Leaves

Located in Buchanan, NY

Sourced from Spain and dating to the 1950s, this captivating ceiling light, while featuring new wiring, is not UL Code listed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Flower Bud Light Fixture in Polychromed Iron

$2,798

H 4.34 in Dm 8.27 in

Large Flower Bud Light Fixture in Polychromed Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Flower Shaped Flush Mount in Red Blue Black Gilt Metal Italy, 1950s. Eye-catching ceiling light fixture in the shape of a peony flower bud.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Sunburst Flower Foliage Light Fixture in Gilt Iron

$2,862

H 5.91 in Dm 15.75 in

Sunburst Flower Foliage Light Fixture in Gilt Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

French flower sunburst flush mount, gilt iron, 1950s. This ceiling light features a frame of leaves surrounding a central exposed bulb.

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Chandelier by Maison Lunel, 1950s

$3,000

H 24.41 in W 19.3 in D 3.15 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Chandelier by Maison Lunel, 1950s

By Maison Lunel

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Elegant French mid-century chandelier by Lunel, France, circa 1950s. This refined ceiling light showcases the sophisticated visual language of the Maison Lunel, combining brass, lacq...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, ca. 1950

$4,095

H 3.94 in Dm 23.23 in

Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, ca. 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s. This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...

Category

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Sunburst Light Fixture / Wall Sconce in Gilt Metal, 1960s

$2,679

H 3.15 in Dm 16.93 in

Sunburst Light Fixture / Wall Sconce in Gilt Metal, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling light fixture features an iron structure with a central round panel framed by two layers of iron...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Sunburst Flower Light Fixture, Gilt Iron and Gold Leaf, Spain

$2,919

H 5.52 in Dm 17.13 in

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...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Large French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Milk Glass

$3,973

H 7.09 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Large French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Milk Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding French sunburst flush mount in gilt metal and milk glass, 1950s This sunburst starburst ceiling light fixture has an eye-catching construction.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture in Black Metal and Milk Glass

$3,499

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture in Black Metal and Milk Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outstanding French sunburst flush mount in black metal and milk glass, 1950s This Sunburst starburst ceiling light fixture has an eye-catching construction.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco Layered Marbled Yellowish Beige and Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Light

$1,040

H 22.45 in Dm 15.36 in

Art Deco Layered Marbled Yellowish Beige and Brown Glass and Brass Pendant Light

Located in Barntrup, DE

An Art Deco style marbled layered yellowish beige and brown glass and brass pendant light from the 1950s, Germany. This beautiful ceiling light fixture features a marbled and layered...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount with Leaves Detail in Gilt Metal

$5,055Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.84 in Dm 24.41 in

Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount with Leaves Detail in Gilt Metal

Located in Barcelona, ES

Crown Chandelier Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture, Gilt Metal, Gold Leaf, Frosted Glass ____________________________________________________________ Stunning Gilt iron and bronze sunbur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Metal, Gold Leaf

Italian Flush Mount

$995

H 9 in Dm 15.5 in

Italian Flush Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950s brass ceiling light. Murano bubble glass.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Rare Pendant by Giovanni Corradini and Giancarlo Simonetti

$25,000

H 31.5 in Dm 35.5 in

Rare Pendant by Giovanni Corradini and Giancarlo Simonetti

By Giovanni Corradini & Giancarlo Simonetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1950s. Timeless and minimal ceiling light with suspended metal shade in an enameled cream that features abstracted circular die cuts providin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

50s 60s Flush Mount Plafoniere from RZB Germany Mid Century Design

$115

H 3.94 in Dm 8.27 in

50s 60s Flush Mount Plafoniere from RZB Germany Mid Century Design

By RZB Leuchten

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1950s/60s Ceiling Light, Frosted Glass, Mid-Century Glass Design Item: Ceiling Light Manufacturer: RZB Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 21 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

50s 60s Flush Mount Plafoniere from RZB Germany Mid Century Design

$115

H 3.94 in Dm 7.88 in

50s 60s Flush Mount Plafoniere from RZB Germany Mid Century Design

By RZB Leuchten

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1950s/60s Ceiling Light, Frosted Glass, Mid-Century Glass Design Item: Ceiling Light Manufacturer: RZB Condition: Good - Vintage Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diameter = 20 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Brass Chandelier with Seven Lacquered Shades, Stilnovo Style

$5,020 / item

H 23.63 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in

Sculptural Brass Chandelier with Seven Lacquered Shades, Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Bochum, NRW

Sculptural Patinated Brass Chandelier with Seven Lacquered Metal Shades, 1950s Style A striking ceiling light with a sculptural, architectural presence, this seven‑arm chandelier com...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Pendant by Orrefors

$4,089

H 31.5 in Dm 20.08 in

Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Pendant by Orrefors

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerberg

Located in Karlstad, SE

Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1950s An elegant ceiling light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1950s.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian 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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