Sold|$3,400
Nine-Arm Sputnik Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large-scale German nine-arm Sputnik in brass and enameled metal, can be used as wall or ceiling flush mount fixture.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,900
German Six-Arm Sputnik Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large German six-arm Sputnik fixture in brass and enameled metal, can be used as wall or ceiling flush mounts.
Brass
Sold|$3,400
German Nine-Arm Sputnik Light, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large scale German nine-arm Sputnik in brass and enameled metal, can be used as wall or ceiling flush mount fixture.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,900
German Six-Arm Sputnik Light, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large German six-arm Sputnik fixture in brass and enameled metal can be used as wall or ceiling flushmounts.
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,900
German Six-Arm Sputnik Light, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German six-arm Sputnik fixture in brass and enameled metal can be used as wall or ceiling light, wired for US standards, six E12 sockets, max. wattage 40w per socket, bulbs...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,900
German Six-Arm Sputnik Light, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German six-arm Sputnik fixture in brass and enameled metal can be used as wall or ceiling light, wired for US standards, six E12 sockets, max. wattage 40w per socket, bulbs...
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Two Tier Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A mid century chandelier made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare arms, each of with a copper bulb socket and a acrylic glass shade. The body is also made of metal...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Staggered Three Arm Polished Brass & Faceted Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized in Germany, circa 1970. It features three staggered cylindrical arms that descend from a circular base all i...
Brass
Asea-Elektroskandia Five Arm Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, Sweden ca 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Danes call it Hygge, the Swedes Lagom, and the Norwegians, Friluftsliv. When it comes to Scandinavian interiors, these expressions mean clear design that can be enjoyed without b...
Brass
Paavo Tynell Six Arm Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Teak and Cane, Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare ceiling lamp was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The brass fixture consists of six arms with six indivual lamp shades. Three teak...
Brass
Ceiling Mount or Wall Mount Light Fixture in Style of Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare twelve-arm flush mount ceiling light manufactured in style of Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1950s.
Brass
Sold|$4,995
Sputnik Flushmount
Located in Hanover, MA
Ten arm Italian sputnik flush mount ceiling fixture superbly crafted by hand machined solid brass then electroplated in 24 karat gold.
Sold|$1,880
Rare Brass Sunburst Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique six-arm Sputnik flush mount from 1950s. The centerpiece which attaches to the ceiling is shaped in a sunburst motif with six brass arms in varying lengths emanating from ...
Brass
Pair of Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Brass and Opaline Glass Wall/Ceiling Lights
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce brass four-arm wall or flush-mounted ceiling lights. Comprised of four faceted brass arms, a central adjustable structure supporting four opaline ...
Brass
Large 3 Arm Brass and Glass Ceiling or Wall Pendant
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary 3 arm flush mounted ceiling pendant which can also be used as a wall fixture for a more dramatic design.
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Orbit-40 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale three-arm flush mount fixture by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass with polished brass finish and three matte opaline glass...
Brass
Sold|$5,400
Orbit-60 Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning large-scale three-arm flush mount fixture by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass with aged brass finish and three matte opaline glass glo...
Brass
Vintage Italian Nine-Arm Solid Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful solid polished and brushed brass flower chandelier with nine candelabra sockets. Italy, 1950s
Brass
Large Italian 12-Arm Stilnovo Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier Flush Mount 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and beautiful vintag brass and glass flush mount or pedant (on request) chandelier. Italy, 1950s. Diameter: 34 in Height of the body: 12 in Lamp sockets: 12
Brass
Large 16-Arm Chandelier Flush Mount Light, Brass Spider Sputnik, 1960
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
It can be used as chandelier or as flush mount. We can provide a stem for an overall drop in any length for free.
Brass
Kaiser Midcentury White 5-Arm Space Age Flush Mount, 1960s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury flush mount by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space Age design and five opaque balls. The white circular body of the light is made of fu...
Metal
Large 18-Arm Chandelier Flush Mount Light Spider Sputnik, Brass Gray, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
It can be used as chandelier or as flush mount. We can provide a stem for an overall drop in any length for free.
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Patinated Twelve Arm Brass Flush Mount Chandelier w/ Textured Globes
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized in Germany, circa 1960. It features twelve arms that emanate from a circular frame all in patinated brass. The ext...
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Oval Brass Flush Mount, Josef Frank 1940s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oval 12-arm brass 'spider' chandelier or flush mount attributed to Josef Frank for J.T.
Brass
Italian Ten-Arm Midcentury Stilnovo Style Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and beautiful midcentury ten-arm pendant or flush mount chandelier. The overall height can be customized.
Brass, Metal
Rare Italien Vintage Twelve-Arm Modernist Ceiling Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful twelve-arm modernist pedant or flush mount chandelier or pendant or flush mount, Italy, 1960s.
Brass
Large Italian Sputnik in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass 18-arm sputnik flush mount each arm requires one European E14 candelabra bulb, each bulb up to 40 watts.
Brass
Stunning Huge Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning extra large sixteen-arm spider flush mount light chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Crystal, Brass
Extraordinary, Multi-Arm Hanging Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, large scale light fixture reminiscent of an exploding star. Brass rods--both lit and speared--shoot out of a black steel core. Very high-quality, hand made piece.
Multi Arm Hanging Fixture by Stilnovo.
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical and Elegant Fixture of Chrome and Black Painted Metal arms. 10 Frosted Glass Ball Shades with Polished Brass Caps. A great sculptural form that suggests balance and movement.
Six-Arm Hanging Fixture by Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Triangular Hanging Fixture with Six Round White Glass Shades with Black Metal Flatbands.
Multi Arm Hanging Fixture in the Manner of Stilnovo.
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical and Elegant Fixture of Brass and Black Painted Metal arms. 6 Frosted Glass Ball Shades with Polished Brass Caps. A great sculptural form that suggests balance and movement.
Vintage Three-Arm Ceiling Light Attributed to Angelo Lelli
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Stamped Made in Germany on the central column. Flush-mounts to ceiling or can be installed vertically on a wall.
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$1,840
8 Arm Flush Mount Italian Chandelier
Located in Glendale, CA
Italian brass flush mount ceiling / chandelier. Newly rewired.
Brass, Metal
Engraved Brass Four Arm Flush Mount with Steuben Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This chandelier was created with a eye for meticulous engraving of the greatest detail. Fine details of repeating garland, foliage and woven baskets of fruit adorn this four arm fixt...
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Brass Two Arm Pan Fixture with Slag Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a beautiful two arm flush mount light with warm, marbled slag glass shades.
Brass
Vintage Brass Flush Mount Eight-Arm Sputnik
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful eight-arm vintage brass Sputnik flush mount light.
Brass
Vintage Five-Arm Sputnik Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Stilnovo Style 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sputnik flush mount ceiling lamp from 1950s in Stilnovo style. Each of the five arms has one original E14 socket which is covered by colorful cup. In good ...
Metal, Brass
A Three-Arm Brass Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible three-arm light fixture with adjustable arms and cones. Great for spotlighting your treasured items.
Brass
Sold|$2,350
Rope Arm Sputnik
Located in Encinitas, CA
Satin brass Sputnik ceiling mount with rope wrapped arms. 18 candelabra base lights up to 15 watts/socket. Mounts directly to ceiling. Newly made, one available. Courtesy to the trade.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
THREE ARM CHANDELIER
Located in Round Top, TX
From the estate of Jose Thenee, Argentina's national ironworker.
Wrought Iron
Six-Arm Hanging Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Hanging fixture made in France in the 1950's. Curving brass arms detailed with glass balls.
Brass
4-Arm Iron Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Outside wired with real wax candles. Takes candelabra bulbs. Newly rewired.
Iron
Sold|$11,500
Eight arm silverplated chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An 8-light silverplated bronze chandelier. The arms spring from a gadrooned vasiform base, above which are openwork double S and C scrolls. The body is finished below with a wide tas...
8-Arm Hanging Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Fully rewired.
Chrome
12-Arm Hanging Fixture
Located in New York, NY
With 4 arms above and 8 arms below. With new wax candle sleeves.
Sold|$2,400
FOUR ARM BRONZE CHANDELIER
Located in Round Top, TX
Bronze
Paavo Tynell Five Arm Chandelier
Located in SouthPort, CT
Five arm chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
5 Arm Swedish Hanging Fixture
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish 5 Arm Brass hanging fixture with hanging crystals and peach colored 'Havana Glass " shades
Sold|$5,500
A six-arm silverplated chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3337
A six arm silverplate chandelier with square section arms and faceted detailing throughout. Attributed to the maker E. F. Caldwell.
Current height: 48"<...
Sold|$6,700
A six arm nickel chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3324
A six arm chandelier in nickelplate over brass. The rectangular section arms radiate from the hexagonal body, terminated with round bobeches and hexagonal cups.
...
Nickel, Brass
Sold|$2,900
A glass six-arm chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3418
A six- arm baluster-form blown glass chandelier. The glass has a hint of amber tinting. The bobeches and corona having with gold detailing around the perimeter.
...
Brass
Sold|$695
WROUGHT IRON FOUR ARM CHANDELIER
Located in Round Top, TX
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Wrought Iron
Gilt Iron 12-Arm Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Fully rewired. Real wax candle sleeves. Takes candelabra bulbs. Outside wired.
Gilt Iron 12-Arm Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Fully rewired. Real wax candle sleeves. Takes candelabra bulbs. Outside wired.
Sold|$7,800
A six arm silverplate chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3345
A six-light silverplate chandelier signed by the Philladelphia maker Horn and Brannon. The S-curving arms spring from a gadrooned baluster-form body holding broad waxpa...
Sold|$3,600
A four arm nickel chandelier
Located in New York, NY
HL3049
A four light chandelier finished in polished nickel over brass with a broad ovoid body and flaring square-section arms. With with small wear and imperfections i...
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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