Four Light Ice Cube Glass and Chrome Flush Mount by Kalmar Leuchten, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large textured glass flush mount by Kalmar Leuchten, Germany/Austria. This sculptural ceiling fixture features four cube-shaped ice glass lampshades mounted on a sleek chr...
Metal, Chrome
Gold Sun Round Limburg Flush Mount or Wall Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful round golden flush mount, circa 1970, made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. With hand blown textured glass on a gold base and a sun-like structure in gold. Illuminates beau...
Gold, Brass
Italian Murano Glass White Flower Three-Light Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable Italian three-light flush mount or ceiling light with twelve white and clear glass flowers from circa the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
XL Murano Glass Ceiling Light in the Style of Barovier, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Extra Large Size Murano glass ceiling lamp with transparant clear glass. The rich textured glass creates a beautiful glow. Manufactured around 1970. A real statement piece that fits...
Murano Glass
$10,546Sale Price / item|25% Off
1 of 2 Large Grand Hotel Murano Ceiling Fixture by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 gorgeous Murano Glass Ceiling Fixtures with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality, Handmade, and in very good condition. Cleaned, wel...
Murano Glass
Flush Mount Light by Glashütte Limburg, Glass Polished Brass, 1970s, One of Five
By Glashütte Limburg, Orrefors, Limburg, Venini, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern ceiling light manuctured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, in 1970s. Five lights are available. The price is per light. 25 textured clear glass tubes hang from a sq...
Brass
1 of 5 Midcentury Limburg Ceiling or Wall Light, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning midcentury ceiling or wall light, by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Made of glass and brass metal frame. Sockets: It needs 2 x E27 standard bulb. Light bulbs are not ...
Metal
Glass Wall Light/ Flush Mount by Motoko Isshi for Staff, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rare clear ceiling fixture or wall light by Staff / Germany designed by Motoko Ishii, ...
Metal
1 of 2 Leola Flushmount Sciolari Light Fixture Dark Brass Chrome, Germany, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Leola
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning five-light flush mount light fixture in bi-color brass and chrome can be used as wall or ceiling light. Sockets: 5 x E27 standard bulbs - max 60 watts each Light bulbs are ...
Brass
1 of the 2 Leola Sculptural Chrome 9-Light Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1970
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Made with solid chrome, Germany, 1970s.
Chrome
Pair of White Leola Sculptural Brass 5-Light Ceiling or Wall Flushmounts, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous pair of white ceiling or wall flushmount by Leola for Sciolari. Made with lacquered white metal, Germany, 1960s. Can be used as ceiling flushmount or as expressive wall ...
Metal
Chrome Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This chrome ceiling lamp, produced by Cosack in the 1970s, is a striking example of Space Age and Brutalist design influences. The fixture features a central, robust metallic core fr...
Chrome
$1,050 / set
Pair of Danish Pine Flush Mounts, Circa 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of vintage Danish modern flush mount light fixtures made of pine with metal grids that are removable. perfect elegant lighting for spaces with low ceilings or to give a streamli...
Metal
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 24 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. High quality and in...
Brass
Gold Brass Flush Mount, Cosack, 1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful brass Flush Mount by Cosack lights, Germany, 1960/1970. Original 1960s space age brass ceiling light with nine lighting elements.
Brass
Peill & Putzler Modernist Glass Disc Pendant Ceiling Light, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful glass disc pendant made by Peill & Putzler, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The frosted glass with a nice pattern is large and heavy, with a Brass fitting. ...
Metal
Italian Murano Hand-Blown Swirl Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
The domed shade lends subtle depth, its marbled striations catching light with quiet movement. Designed for versatility, the fixture can be mounted to the ceiling or wall, diffusing...
Metal
1 of 2 Orange Murano Glass Ceiling Fixture, Murano, Italy, 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful Italian Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1970s, featuring a textured clear glass diffuser with a warm amber-colored rim and central finial. The handcrafted glass shows th...
Murano Glass
1970s Murano glass floral flush mount
Located in Palermo, PA
This 1970s Murano glass ceiling light features 37 exquisite Murano glass flowers delicately set on a gold-coated metal base.
Metal
1 of 5 Limburg Vintage 1970s Textured Clear Ice Crystal Glass Flush Mount Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of five flush mount light fixtures or sconces by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s.
Metal
Peill & Putzler Midcentury Glass Globe Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful brass flush mount light fixture from the 1970s, featuring a globe-shaped lampshade made of smoked grey glass. Crafted by Peill & Putzler in Germany during the 1970s, this...
Metal, Brass
$1,640 / item
Several Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Staff, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
High-end flushmount ceiling lamps for Staff Lighting Company, Germany, 1970s.
Chrome
Hoffmeister Leuchten “Cone Head” Flush Mount, Brass & Textured Glass, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Executed in solid brass with textured glass, the lamp reflects the high material quality associated with Hoffmeister Leuchten during the 1970s. The compact dome form makes it suitabl...
Brass
Pair of Milk Glass and Metal Ceiling Lights, Europe 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
It was the period of transition from Mid-century modernism into Post-modernism, a bridge that these ceiling lamps visually exemplify. During the 1970s, European lighting design in p...
Metal
1 of 2 Petite Murano Glass Tubes Flush Mount Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic mid-century chandeliers by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1970-1979. A lot of Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture. Heavy quality and in very g...
Metal
Extra Large 1970's Glass Dome lights By Limburg ( 3 Available )
Located in New York, NY
Extra large 1970's Dome shaped glass and Brass ceiling fixture / wall sconce by Doria lighting company. The polished brass frame supports the beautiful blown glass shade with delicat...
Brass
Petite Flush Mount frosted Ice Bubble Pattern Glass Germany, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Massive Leuchten Glass Bubble Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s A gorgeous glass bubble-pattern flush mount ceiling light by Massive Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1970s.
Metal
Large Italian 70's Abstract Design Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning, abstract design, large Italian 1970's light fixture in Fortuny plisse fabric, style in a shaped metal frame. In two pieces total length 220cm. 150cm. wide and 60cm. deep
Metal
Petite Flush Mount frosted Ice Pattern Glass Massive Leuchten Germany, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Massive Leuchten Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s A gorgeous glass ice pattern flush mount ceiling light by Massive Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1970s.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lights, Glass & Chrome, 1970s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian wall or ceiling lights. Made in Italy in 1970s. Glass, chrome plated metal, plexiglass. Takes 4 candelabra bulbs each. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. 2 lights are av...
Metal, Chrome
Beautiful Ice Glass and Brushed Brass, Flush Mount Hillebrand Leuchten, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-century German ice glass flush mount ceiling light, attributed to Egon Hillebrand Leuchten, dating from the 1970s.
Metal
Beautiful Clear Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite flush mount chandelier attributed to the legendary atelier of Venini in Italy, circa 1970s.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lights, Glass & Chrome, 1970s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian wall or ceiling lights. Made in Italy in 1970s. Glass, chrome plated metal, plexiglass. Takes 4 candelabra bulbs each. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. 4 lights are av...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Flush Mounts in glass, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
A timeless pair of architectural light fixtures that combines decorative brilliance with functional design.
Metal
Stunning Flush Mount Mushroom Shape Air Bubble Glass by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exceptional and generously scaled ceiling mount fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, dating to the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Stunning Flush Mount Grey Smoked Air Bubble Glass by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, Germany A beautiful large flush mount ceiling light by the renowned German manufacturer Glashütte Limburg. The fixture features a...
Metal, Chrome
Flower Gold Brass Flush Mount by Leola, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous Sciolari-style ceiling light by Leola. Made of chromed brass in the beautiful shape of a flower, Germany, 1970s. Dimensions: Height: 7.08" (18 cm) Diameter: 21.65" (55 cm...
Metal, Brass
Monumental Kaiser Ice Glass Flush Mount Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Round glass ceiling light with ice block pattern by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Modern Flush mounts in Lisa Johansson-Papé Style, Finland 1970s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of Finnish flush mount ceiling lights produced during the 1970s–1980s.
Metal
Large Hillebrand Murano Glass Flush Mount, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round Murano textured glass ceiling mount fixture with a chrome back plate and hardware by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Flush Mount Lamp, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass ceiling lamp in the shape of a sun. and it can of course also be used as a wall lamp, sconce. The flush mount has one socket for incandescent lamp with screw ba...
Metal
Italian Swirled Murano Glass Flush Mount in the Manner of Vetri, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Chicago, IL
Finished with a pale ivory metal mount, this sculptural ceiling light complements an entryway, hallway, or intimate sitting room.
Metal
Large Single Staff Tube Ceiling or Wall Light Designed by Rolf Krüger, Germany
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large sconces or ceiling light made in Germany, by Staff Leuchten. its made of chrome and metal. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. The Fixture requires one European...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Flush Mount Lights by Glashütte Limburg, Glass Polished Brass, 1970s
By Orrefors, Glashütte Limburg, Venini, Limburg, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern ceiling lights manuctured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, in 1970s. 25 textured clear glass tubes hang from a square ceiling plate made of polished brass....
Brass
Geometric Silver Chrome Leola Flush Mount, Gaetano Sciolari 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous Sciolari-style ceiling light, Leola. Made of chrome in a beautiful geometric shape with 9 lights, 1970s. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. T...
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer Flush Mount in Pine, Stockmann Orno Model 72-502, 1970s
By Orno Stockmann
Located in Helsinki, FI
Each lamp features a clean, minimalist design, with a pine diffuser mounted on a pine frame, softly diffusing light from its dual-bulb fixture.
Metal
Large Wall or Ceiling Lamp in the style of Staff, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
The light fixtures require 16 E27 light bulbs. Also suitable for LED.
Chrome
Large Wall or Ceiling Lamp in the style of Staff, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
The light fixtures require 16 E27 light bulbs. Also suitable for LED.
Chrome
Ceramic Star Beige Flush Mount, Germany, Pan Ceramics 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and graphical star-shaped wall or ceiling lamp, made with beige colored ceramic, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used soft gold light bulbs (see images), but sil...
Ceramic
Stunning Flush Mount Clear Air Bubble Glass and Chrome Base by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Title: Large Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, Germany Description: A beautiful large flush mount ceiling light by the renowned German manufacturer Glashütte Limburg. T...
Metal, Chrome
$189Sale Price|70% Off
Vintage Plastic Bubble Textured Globe Flush Mount Lamp or Wall Light Sconce
Located in Amityville, NY
Small Vintage clear and white plastic bubble textured globe flush mount lamp or wall light sconce. This is a small and charming lamp fixture with a space age vibe is a 2 part light c...
Plastic, Acrylic
Wonderful Orange and Transparent Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flower by Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty tree-light ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1970s. Metal ceiling basket with overlapping flowers in hand-blown Murano glass Perfect vi...
Murano Glass
Large Pair of RAAK of Amsterdam Smoked Layered Glass Ceiling Lamp, Lights, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and large size, smoked glass flush mounts. This identical pair of excellent quality and superb condition flush mounts could be your perfect lighting solution. These...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light, Brass and Brown Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A unique and large ceiling light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s-1970s). A large brown and beige colored art glass shade with drop sha...
Brass
Set of 2 Ceiling Lamps from Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 ceiling lamps from Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s. Brass fixture with bubble glass globe. Holds an E27 bulb. Marked on the inside. Light wear and patina on the brass. In g...
Brass
Pair of Brass and Beveled Glass Flush Mount Lamps, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of wall or ceiling lamps made of solid brass and beveled crystal glass. These striking and elegant pieces were produced in Italy during the 1970s and are attributed ...
Crystal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal Six-Light Oak Leaf Flush Mount or Wall Light
By Banci Firenze
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency style gilt metal six-light oak leaf flush mount or wall light from the 1970s, Italy.
Metal
Large Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Floral Four-Light Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
By Hans Kögl
Located in Barntrup, DE
Crafted in the form of a radiant floral burst with intricately detailed leaves, flowers, and wheat sheaves, this large fixture can function either as a flush mount ceiling light or a...
Metal
Limburg Large Vintage Helena Tynell Smoked Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century smoked / grey colored / coloured bubble glass flush mount light fixture / sconce designed by Finnish legendary glass designer Helena Tynell for Glashutte Limburg,...
Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Orbital Ceiling /Wall Lamp in Orange by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury vintage ceiling or wall light in orange color made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany with 6 opal glass balls. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and r...
Metal
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.
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