Cast Polychrome Two-Light Decorative Flush Fixture, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
An unusual variation on the common Colonial Revival two-light pans that graced the lower ceilings
Cast Polychrome Two-Light Decorative Flush Fixture, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
An unusual variation on the common Colonial Revival two-light pans that graced the lower ceilings
Patina Brass 5 light Flush with Uranium Glass Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
dimensions: 20” height x 18” diameter The Uranium glass shades glow green under black light, as shown in
Brass
Scrolling Five-Light Flush Revival Strap Fixture, circa 1928
Located in Portland, OR
Loaded with 1920s revival charm, this out-of-the-ordinary fixture features three captivating scrolled strap arms with acanthus bobeches, amber drop accents and exposed globe bulbs, a...
Gilt Polychrome Five-Light Revival Cast Semi-Flush, circa 1926
Located in Portland, OR
has the added advantage of being a semi-flush design, allowing it to be used in locations where lower
Three-Light Ceiling Mount Fixture, 1920s, Spanish Revival
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original finish, circa 1920s. Measures: 9 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W.
1920's Cast Iron 3-Light Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nice, larger size ceiling mount with three lights. Nicely designed with good detailing in the leaf
Iron
Five-Light Fleur-de-Lis Flush with Crystal Spears, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
When Pompeii and Herculaneum were discovered, the Classical Revival was born in Europe. When the United States declared independence and set up a Greek-style Democracy, the Classical...
Sold|$3,250
Sun Light
Located in New York, NY
Gilded brass wall light in the classic “sun” shape.
Classical Pan Light
Located in Portland, OR
This antique brass flush pan light is quite a catch -- its roots are clearly in Classical Revival
Sold|$1,301
Heliosphere Ceiling Light
Located in Tongeren, BE
an unusual aureole in gilded wood and iron, but actual a ceiling light with two small lights inside
Iron
Sold|$4,700
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft grey Alabaster Light Fixture from Denmark.
Alabaster
Sold|$1,800
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely smaller alabaster light fixture, c1920s, perhaps from Denmark or Italy.
Brass
Sold|$2,250
Pendant Ceiling Light
Located in Culver City, CA
This formal and elegant light has a frosted and cut glass shade. Rams heads and swags of flowers
Sold|$1,450
Ship light fixture
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Interesting old ship design chandelier new wiring
Sold|$4,800
Austrian light fixture
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Secessionist motif, with jewels, ceiling fixture. Grand scale.
Copper, Brass
Sold|$150
1920s Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Single light ceiling mount, circa 1920s. Measures 6 3/8" wide and 3 3/4" tall.
Sold|$2,970
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light in brass and glass.
Brass
Sold|$5,250
Iron Ship's Sphere Light
Located in New York, NY
Hand forged iron ship's sphere light. Four available.
Iron
Sold|$1,750
Four Light Tole Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Four light, horn inspired arm chandelier with black tole shade.
Tôle, Metal
Sold|$4,200
Large Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Large bowl shaped alabster chandelier in shades of pale amber. Sockets for 4 light bulbs in
Sold|$1,250
Venetian Grape Cluster Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian grape cluster light with hand blown "grapes" and "leaves". One center bulb. A wonderful
Blown Glass
Sold|$3,600
Wagon Wheel Light Fixtures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorful and clever adaptation of vintage painted wagon wheels made into lighting fixtures.Can be ceiling fixtures or wall sconces. (May be purchased individually)
Sold|$1,200
Early Brass "Disco" Light
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass hanging fixture with colored glass disks. Interior is painted white. Brass could be polished.
Sold|$1,800
Pair Greek Key Light Fixtures
Located in Hudson, NY
Ceiling or hanging mounted light fixture in pristine condition. Bold Greek Key Border with Frosted
Glass
Sold|$850
1920s Large-Scale Theater Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
Brass ceiling mount with beautiful original globe with bluish tint, circa 1920s. Measures 13
Brass
Sold|$950
American Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
SIMPLE BUT ELEGANT THREE LIGHT ART DECO CEILING LIGHT WITH NEW WIRING.
Glass
Sold|$375
Unwired Glass Grape Cluster Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
Glass amber balls hand made and mounted to brass bracket to resemble a cluster of grapes. Unwired
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Ceiling Light By Charles Schneider
Located in Fairfax, VA
FANTASTIC HAND BLOWN GLASS AND BRONZE CEILING LIGHT BY CHARLES SCHNEIDER . THIS LIGHT HAS SIX NEWLY
Bronze
Sold|$650
Vintage Wedding Cake Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five layer wedding cake ceiling light with filigree frame and decorative knobs. Single light inside
Sold|$950
1920's French Ceiling Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's French Ceiling Light
Sold|$3,800
Victorian Bronze Three Light Chandelier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful cut crystal and bronze three light chandelier
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$800
Ceiling Light By Muller Freres
Located in Fairfax, VA
BEAUTIFUL ART DECO CEILING LIGHT BY MULLER-FRERES
Glass
Sold|$5,700
Arts and Crafts light fixture
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Arts and Crafts three light fixture
Metal
Sold|$8,400
Brass two light Argand chandelier.
Located in New York, NY
Brass two light Argand chandelier with central ball oil font.
Brass
1 of 2 Rancho-style Early Californian Ceiling Mount Fixtures
Located in Pasadena, CA
Two-light flush-mount ceiling fixtures salvaged from a California ranch estate c. 1930's. Fabulous
Charming English Crystal Ceiling light
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Round crystal celing light. Very pretty without being overpowering. This fixture would cover an
Crystal, Brass
HOLOPHANE INDUSTRIAL HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES
Located in Solebury, PA
A pair of industrial hanging light fixtures. Holophane brand marking. Copper top with mercury glass
Metal
Sold|$2,400
Art Nouveau Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century hanging light fixture with lots of art nouveau styling! Beautiful and rare high
Sold|$2,200
A five light brass chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3259 A five light brass chandelier with an openwork frame body. In its original dark
Sold|$4,100
A three light bouillotte fixture
Located in New York, NY
HL3152 A three light bouillotte fixture in original black enamel and antique brass finish
Glass
Sold|$2,500
Robbins & Myers Fan and Light
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Working 1930’s Robbins and Myers fan and light combination fixture. This fixture has been
Brass, Enamel
Sold|$4,100
A seven light hoop chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3098 A very fine seven light hoop chandelier in a rare built-up pewter finish over
Sold|$3,800
Large Oval Crystal Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large oval ceiling light with a gilded bronze frame decorated with a garland and ribbon motif. Long
Highly Detailed Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Detailed cast metal ceiling fixture perfect for closets, hallways, and small entries.
Brass
Sold|$2,600
Large Gilt Bronze Ceiling Light
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Pictures can't do this piece justice. This is the upteenth piece someone has sold me reputedly from the grand, demolished San Francisco Fox Theatre, whatever. This is of the highest ...
Ormolu
Sold|$3,800
Large Scale Single Street Light
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large burnished steel street lamp. More available.
Porcelain Industrial Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Formerly from a factory or a filling station, ready for a new assignment. Great 20's industrial aesthetic. Standard size bulb.
Aluminum
Sold|$1,475
Mixed Metal two light Chandelier
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Mixed metal chandelier. Sensational for kitchen island or pool table.
Sold|$3,200
French Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
FRENCH EIGHT PANELS PLUS CENTER ACID CUT GLASS WITH BRONZE FRAME
Bronze
Sold|$1,500
Early electric two light fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
Ceiling fixture with two arms. Period glass shades complement the copper oxide finish.
Brass, Copper
Sold|$2,950
French Bronze And Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Fairfax, VA
FABULOUS FRENCH BRONZE CEILING LIGHT WITH FOUR TULIP LIGHT ,EACH LIGHT IS COVER BY SIX SEPARATE
Bronze
Three Tier English Crystal Icicle light
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Three tier English Crystal Icicle light. This delicate light cleverly covers the bulb. This type
Brass
Sold|$4,455
French Gilded Four-Light Antique Plaffonier
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast brass and cut-glass crystal four-light antique Plaffonier chandelier, the 4
Brass
Sold|$950
Art Deco Pendent Light By Muller
Located in Fairfax, VA
ART DECO MOLDED GLASS PENDENT LIGHT BY MULLER FRERES WITH NICKEL ON BRONZE CHAIN AND CANOPY.
Glass
Sold|$7,800
A six-light antique nickel chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3424 A six-light antique nickeled bronze chandelier having a faceted baluster-form body
Sold|$4,600
A wrought iron rustic billiard light
Located in New York, NY
HL3434 A wrought iron rustic billiard light with two down-lights arrayed on a scrolled
Wrought Iron
An antique white glass schoolhouse light
Located in New York, NY
HL3475 A white semi-dome shaped glass schoolhouse light on antique copper hardware. Due to
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.
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
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.