French Art Nouveau Brass Cut Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare French Art Nouveau brass cut blown glass flush mount ceiling light, 1900s. Original shade and in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, ...
Brass
Art Nouveau French Brass Cut Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau flush mount ceiling light. Striking French design from the 1900s.
Brass
Sold|$2,500
Large Antique flush light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1920 flush light, It is elegant
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,850
Austrian Moderne Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
An Austrian Modern decorative bronze and custard glass flush ceiling light.
Bronze
French Brass Art Nouveau Cut Blown Glass Flush Mount Large Ceiling Light, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent French Art Nouveau brass cut blown glass flush mount large ceiling light. Original shade and in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservi...
Brass
Pair of Flush Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1920 repousse' metal and cut glass flush-mounted fixtures. 18" diameter & 9" drop. Located in our showroom at 209 East 59th Street, NY, NY. 1. 212.751.4228
Sold|$1,800
Jugendstil Austrian Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A hexagonal polished brass Austrian ceiling fixture with a white milk glass shade. Four light sources.
Brass
Sold|$1,975
Austrian Secessionist Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1920's Austrian brass ceiling fixture with a milk glass shade. Two light sockets.
Brass
Sold|$1,525
Small 1920 Flush Crystal Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over 3000 antique sconces and over 1000 antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the "Contact dealer" button to ask us, we might have it in our s...
Crystal
Sold|$750
Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
Ceiling mount light fixtures with original frosted glass shade and three bulb sockets per fixture, finished with a brass aged fitting. (sold individually)
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Gilded 20's Austrian Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A gilded decorative Austrian flush ceiling light from the 1920's.
Gold
Sold|$1,500
Beautiful Small Art Deco Flush Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful flush Art Deco light, it used to be my light for many years, we love it, it give a beautiful light, the height of 8 inch is with out the finial, with the finial it is 11 ...
Aluminum
Sold|$3,500
Large and Rare 1920s Flush Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare flush light, the glass is heavy quality, very impressive in person, the glass is so much nicer in person, it look like they is different pattern in the glass, bu...
Glass
Art Deco Chrome & Milk Glass Flush Mount, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco flush mount or ceiling light made of chrome and milky glass, produced in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930's.
Chrome
French Art Deco Acid-Etched Flush Mount, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Acid-etched flush mount, France, 1920s. Acid-etched double glass shade hung at its period wrought-iron fixture.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Silvered Flush Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian silvered metal light fixtures with 8 interior lights. Fixtures hanging from center rod.
18" minimum drop & 21.5" diameter.
Available for viewing at ...
Sold|$3,400
Austrian Art Deco 1920s Flush Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1920s Austrian Art Deco chandelier or flush ceiling light composed of a chrome body and custard glass shades. It has nice sweeping arms with decorative vine and ball elem...
Chrome
Fine French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Flush Mount
Located in Bastogne, BE
The Pineapple Flush-Mount Ceiling Light captures this gracious theme in beautifully detailed solid brass and hand-blown optic glass.
Crystal, Bronze
Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture with Three Tier Hanging Crystals
Located in New York, NY
This flush mount ceiling light has an ornate gold fitter with glass crystals.
Sold|$4,200
O.C. White Ceiling Mount Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
O.C. white ceiling mount light fixture with ball compression, single white 10" milk glass shade
Metal
Gold Water Gilded Carved Wooden Chapel Sunburst Flush Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Fabulous 1930's water gilded sunburst flush mount. Carved wooden rays surround the single lamp holder to the centre, originally from a church in Germany this piece is in absolutely g...
Wood
Exceptional Antique Crystal & Decorative Brass Flush Ceiling Light Fitting
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE DECORATIVE BRASS FLUSH TO CEILING LIGHT FITTING WITH BRILLIANT CUT CRYSTAL BOWL A superb early 20th-century antique brass flush-to-ceiling fitting, featuring a f...
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$4,200
O.C. White Rare Ceiling Mount Light Fixture
Located in Culver City, CA
O.C. White unusual ceiling mount light fixture with rare metal enamel white shade
Metal
Birger Ekman Mjolby Swedish 1920s Art Deco Flush Ceiling Light
By Birger Ekman, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1920 Swedish Grace marquetry wood designed flush ceiling lamp with light fisted custard glass half dome shade by Birger Ekman for Mjolby. Three sockets. Rewired.
Brass
Exceptional English Antique Crystal Bowl Flush To Ceiling Light Fitting By Gec
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
EXCEPTIONAL ENGLISH ANTIQUE CRYSTAL BOWL FLUSH TO CEILING LIGHT FITTING BY GEC A remarkable example of early 20th-century British lighting design by The General Electric Co.
Crystal, Brass
Scarce Pair Large Scale Cast Brass Flush Ceiling Light Fittings & Crystal Bowls
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
SCARCE PAIR OF LARGE-SCALE CAST BRASS FLUSH TO CEILING LIGHT FITTINGS WITH CRYSTAL GLASS BOWLS Priced for the pair An exceptional and scarce pair of large-scale antique flush-to-ce...
Crystal, Brass
E.F. Caldwell d'Ore Bronze Sunburst Ceiling Mount Light or Medallion
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
D'ore bronze sunburst or starburst ceiling mount for chandelier, or can be modified for use as flush mount ceiling light fixture as shown in photos.
Bronze, Gold Plate
Large Crystal Cut Glass Acorn Flush to Ceiling Light with Aged Brass Fittings
By Falk Stadelmann
Located in Nottingham, GB
Quality English Brass & Cut Glass Flush Ceiling Light Fitting Beautiful decorative pressed brass ceiling fitting with stunning aged finish which has been sealed with beeswax. Engli...
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Rare Large Cast Bronze Flush To Ceiling Light With Deep Cut Satin Glass Bowl
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
RARE LARGE CAST BRONZE FLUSH TO CEILING LIGHT WITH DEEP CUT SATIN GLASS BOWL An exceptional and rare early 20th-century flush-mount ceiling light featuring a heavy cast bronze galle...
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,500
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A carved, deeply veined piece, which has been wired to be flush mounted. Holds three 40 watt candelabra bulbs.
Alabaster
Sold|$7,500
Bank Light
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century, original Holophane glass.
Sold|$4,800
Light Fixture by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely manufactured flush-mount industrial light fixture that can function as a wall sconce or ceiling light, having a stepped patinated brass body and a domed prismat...
Brass
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's alabaster light fixture with interior lights.
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster light fixture with scalloped edge detail.
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s alabaster light fixture. Available in our 209 East 59th Street. 212-751-4228
Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A Circa 1920 French Sunburst light fixture with frosted glass inset. Available in our 238 East 60th Street Location.
Iron
Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Venetian glass light fixture with interiro lights. With leaf shaped applied arms on body.
36" present drop, 14" diameter
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s carved alabaster light fixture with original alabaster canopy and interior lights. Available in our 238 East 60th St Showroom- 212-751-0171
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster light fixture with rosette detail. Available for viewing at our 238 East 60th Street showroom in NYC. 212-751-0171
Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian crystal light fixture. 23" drop & 10" diameter. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1-212-751-2282
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster light fixture, with carved rosette and with adjustable drop.
Available for viewing at our 238 East 60th Street showroom in NYC. 212-751-0171
Crystals Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Italian gilt metal light fixture with interior lights and crystal drops. 18" min. drop, 12" diameter. Available in our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, New York City. 1-...
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 Italian carved alabaster light fixture with interior lights. Alabaster has some old restorations, but it is in good condition. Available for viewing at our showroom at...
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Four-Light Hanging Light Fixture, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Mission Arts and Crafts flush mount four-light hanging fixture features hammered metal body, canopy and shade receivers, mouth blown swirl glass shades, newly re-wired, 20th ...
Metal
Sold|$6,800
English Ceiling Light
Located in New York, NY
An English half dome ceiling lights with hinged iron frame, having six sections of curved opaline glass; secured by brass acanthus and laurel leaf elements.
Opaline Glass
Sold|$2,400
French Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass and cast metal fixture with porcelain flowers. Has original floral form shades.
Sold|$3,750
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A deep mineral vein stylishly bisects the creamy white stone, giving a modern feel to an antique fixture. Custom rewiring to your specified drop is included in purchase price. ...
Alabaster
Sold|$3,950
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely colored alabaster, simple in form, designed to highlight the natural citrus and peach tones, with some charcoal mineral veining
Sold|$1,250
Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic alabaster bowl with original rope hangers and hardware.
Alabaster
Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 leaded glass light fixture with original patina and interior light pendant. Available for viewing at our 238 East 60th Street showroom in NYC. 212-751-0171
Sold|$2,000
French industrial hanging light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French industrial hanging light.
Iron
Sold|$2,800
Peter Behrens Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Behrens - AEG hanging light, opaque glass
Glass
Sold|$7,500
Bronze Regency Light Fixture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bronze Light Fixture in the regency style with hanging crystals
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian carved light fixture. Available in our 238 East 60th Street. 212-751-0171
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French carved alabaster light fixture. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY 212-751-2282
Deco Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Carved white and gray alabaster light fixture. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street NY, NY 212-751-2282
Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the Century English molded glass light fixture with bronze fittings. Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th Street
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.
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