1940s Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Gilbert Poillerat Style
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
We invite you to enjoy the whole collection listed. Poillerat Sunbust Flush Mount in Gilt Iron // Sunburst Light Fixture // French Light Fixture // Wrought Gilt Iron Brutalist Ligh...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Jean Perzel Signed Vintage Large Round Ceiling Light, circa 1930, France.
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Jean Perzel vintage round ceiling light, circa 1930, France. Polished brass, opaline glass.. Signed inside, on the white metal. Good original condition. Dimensions: 40 cm dia...
Brass
HK09 Nickel Plated Brass Spot Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes HK09 "Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Brass
HK05 Nickel Plated Brass Spot Ceiling Light, HK X DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designer's Notes HK05 "Handelsmann and Khaw have long admired the quality and refinement of Dunlin's collections. Our first collection came about from where we found a need for fea...
Brass
Large French Sunburst Nail Design Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sunburst ceiling light fixture in gold leaf gilt iron, France, 1930s-1940s French wrought iron bronze gilt large sunburst flush mount or pendant with nails or spikes frame.
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid Century Mottled & Fluted Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Nickel’s polished surface introduces a modern metallic accent while maintaining a neutral versatility that complements various interior styles, from Art Deco to mid-century modern an...
Nickel
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Glass Flush Mounts (2 available), Italy 1955
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant ceiling light with great almost Art-Deco-ish understatement despite its enormous size.
Brass
Fine French 1950s Glass and Brass Flush Mount/ Sconce by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - A fine French Art Deco flush mount ceiling fixture or wall light with a fluted round and frosted glass shade supported by a brass mount.
Brass
Large French Sunburst Nail Design Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sunburst ceiling light fixture in gold leaf gilt iron and frosted glass, France, 1930s-1940s Eye-catching french wrought gilt iron large sunburst flush mount or pendant with na...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Extra Large Sunburst Chandelier Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind extra large (31,5 inches ) gilt sunburst light fixture in wrought iron. Spain, 1940s. This monumental triple layered ceiling flush mount was entirely made in hand-forge...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Scalloped Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Overall Measures: 31 cm diameter x 8 cm H Shell Dome Light Fixture // Gilt Iron Flower Shell Flush Mount // Gilt Iron Sunburst Flush Mount // Gilt Ceiling Light // French Iron Ligh...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$4,531Sale Price|20% Off
Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Wrought Iron, Fleur de Lys Motifs, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black Patinated Sunburst Ceiling Light, Wrought iron, France, 1950s. This monumental ceiling flush mount is entirely made in hand-forged iron.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
Large Iron & Clear Glass Flush Mount Lights by Glashütte Limburg c. 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
These Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonnier casts a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Metal, Brass
Antique Stained Glass Ceiling Light or Wall Panel Jewels & Rondels Brass Frame
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique stained glass ceiling light or wall stained glass panel. Faceted jewels and rondels. Brass frame is hinged for access. One socket. One small corner crack. Measures: 4.25" dee...
Glass
Joe 640 Classic Linen, Brass, 20th Century Modern Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, is inspired by old Hollywood and menswear, reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco and 20th Century Modern. Its cle...
Brass
Large Superb Condition All White Glass Flush Mount with Wrought Iron Gallery
Located in Lisse, NL
The combination of this flush mount's large size, single 'color' and its timeless design with the hand crafted wrought iron makes it the perfect fixture to complement an Arts & craft...
Wrought Iron
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Ceiling Light, Silver & Gold Leaf Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Spanish Baroque Sunburst Chandelier / Pendant Light, Carved Giltwood, Silver and Gold Leaf Gilding. Spain, 1930s-1940s. Eye-catching giltwood sunburst chandelier ceiling ...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$1,142Sale Price|35% Off
Barovier Toso Flush Mount Millefiori Murano glass large XXL 52 cm, Italy 1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier Toso Murano Glass Flush Mount Millefiori , Italy 1980s The glass item in the image is likely a Murano millefiori dome glass shade or ceiling lamp produced in Italy, charact...
Murano Glass
Limburg One of Ten Iron Clear Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
These Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonniers cast a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
One of Three Iron & Glass Flush Mount Lights by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonnier casts a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
Limburg 1 of 6 Mid-Century Iron Clear Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights c. 1965
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
These Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style flush mount lamps cast a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Rare and hard to find model. Exquisite craftsmanship of Art Deco time. Flower shaped socket holders...
Aluminum, Brass
Limburg 1 of 3 Iron & Glass Vintage Mid-Century Flush Mount Lights, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonnier / flushmount casts a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
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
Limburg Pair of Large Vintage Iron Bubble Glass & Brass Flush Mount Wall Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Glashütte Limburg vintage midcentury pair of minimal, geometric and elegant mouth blown clear glass - with a slight champagne / topaz tone - and polished brass wall or ceiling flush ...
Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Rare and hard to find model. Exquisite craftsmanship of Art Deco time. Flower shaped socket holder...
Brass, Aluminum
Limburg 1 of a Pair of Iron & Glass Vintage Mid-Century Flush Mount Lights 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonnier / flushmount casts a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
Limburg 1 of 2 Mid-Century Iron Clear Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights c. 1965
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
These Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonniers lamps cast a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
One of Five Iron, Clear Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights by Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
These Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonniers cast a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
Set of Three Vintage Iron & Clear Glass Flush Mount Lights by Limburg circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
These Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style ceiling fixtures cast a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
Limburg 1 of 3 Iron & Glass Vintage Mid-Century Flush Mount Lights, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafonnier casts a fantastic light when mounted on the ceiling or wall and used with a gold crowned reflector bulb.
Brass
NOS Minimalist German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Pendant Light 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful clear glass and black lacquered metal pendant light in the Art Dèco style. Germany, 1960s. Sockets: One E27 (US 1x E26). Height (body): 12 In (30 cm) NOS. This light is...
Metal
German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Iron
French Art Deco Brass Clear Pressed Glass Grape Clusters
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art deco ceiling lamp. Brass fixture with grape clusters of clear pressed glass. Diameter ceiling rose 155 mm / 6.1 inches 3x E26 / E27 Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per indiv...
Brass
Art Deco Pullman 20th Century Limited Train Car Lights
By Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Surrey, BC
we have a quantity of 40 authentic deco flush mounts . These lights were mounted in the ceiling of the 20th Century Limited. Henry Dreyfuss re-designed both the exterior and inter...
Aluminum
Art Deco Chandelier, Green Frosted Glass, Silver Nickel, 1920s Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green glass Art Deco chandelier, ca 1920 Silver nickel pendant with 4 green coloured semi frosted glasses diameter ceiling plate 104 mm Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced per individ...
Nickel
Spanish Gilt Metal Ceiling Fixture with Feathered Leaves
Located in Buchanan, NY
An eye-catching Spanish flush-mount ceiling fixture dating from the 1950s, featuring a distinctive feathered crown design. Seventeen gilt metal rays are mounted around a pierced cent...
Metal
Huge Art Deco Style Square Murano Glass and Gold Modern Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Square form pure Murano glass ceiling light with elegant gold decoration by Galleria Veneziani. Four E 27 light bulbs wired for international standards.
Blown Glass
$4,154Sale Price|20% Off
Huge Art Deco Style Square Murano Glass and Gold Modern Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Square form pure Murano glass ceiling light with elegant gold decoration by Galleria Veneziani. Four E 27 light bulbs wired for international standards.
Blown Glass
Huge Art Deco Style Square Murano Glass and Gold Modern Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Square form pure Murano glass ceiling light with elegant gold decoration by Galleria Veneziani. Four E 27 light bulbs wired for international standards.
Blown Glass
Huge Art Deco Style Square Murano Glass and Gold Modern Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Square form pure Murano glass ceiling light with elegant gold decoration by Galleria Veneziani. Four E 27 light bulbs wired for international standards.
Blown Glass
Matching Pair of XL 32 inches Diameter Art Deco Style Alabaster Chandeliers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly impressive matching pair of extra-large vintage alabaster bowl chandeliers. With diameters of no less than 31.7 and 32 inches, these monumental light fixtures will m...
Alabaster, Metal, Iron, Wire, Brass
Set of Three Venini “Diamante” Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps, Italy, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of three ceiling lamps by Venini, produced in Murano, Italy, during the 1940s. Each lamp features a substantial bowl-shaped shade in clear Murano glass, worked in Venini’s ...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp from Trio Lighting, Germany, 2000s
Located in Bastogne, BE
An exquisite model of the ceiling lamp from the German company Trio Leuchten, perfect for installation on a low ceiling of a bedroom decorated in the art deco style.
Metal
An Art Deco Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet This one is in very Good Original conditio
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Brass Ceiling Light with Flame Glass Shade This wonderful piece is made in heavy brass, it has a decorative pierced brass rose and a classic Flame glass shade The ligh...
Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Lyfa, Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern light with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Emits a beautiful refracted...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern light with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Emits a beautiful refracted...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Opaline and Crystal Ceiling Lights by GISO, Netherlands 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lighting is a huge part of 20th century design, ranging from the warm, low light of a candle to the bright overhead glow of a ceiling light. This GISO ceiling lamp pair is a unique p...
Metal
$3,729Sale Price|20% Off
French Poillerat Style Sunburst Light Fixture in Black and Gilt Iron, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand forged gilt wrought iron large sunburst starburst flush mount in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. France, 1940s. This stunning ceiling light fixture has an eye-catch...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect ...
Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lights with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Produced...
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Brass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Carl Fagerlund, Lyfa
Located in Asaa, DK
Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lights with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Produced...
Crystal, Brass
Sunburst Starburst Light Fixure in Bronze Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Starburst Gilt Iron Light Fixture // Sunburst Flush Mount with Spikes // Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture // Starburst flush mount.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Sunburst Brutalist Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Nail Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Gilt Iron Sunburst Nail Design Ceiling Light Fixture France, 1940s. Wrought sunburst flush mount with spikes design in gilt iron.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Sunburst Nail Design Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Style in transition from Art Deco to Brutalism. Beautiful placed alone but also interesting mixed with other light fixtures in this manner to create a ceiling or a wall composition.
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Limburg 1 of 4 Vintage Extra Large Octagonal Iron & Clear Glass Flushmount Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four extra large octagonally shaped, Mid-Century Modern and Minimalist German made flushmount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This Contemporary Art De...
Brass
White Glass Bubble Flushmount, Italy, circa 1940
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
White glass bubble flushmount, Italy, circa 1940 Very elegant ceiling 18.5" fixture. White thick satin glass ceiling light mounted on an enameled white brass base. The condition i...
Glass
Limburg Pair of Large Vintage Octagonal Iron & Clear Glass Flushmount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of extra large octagonally shaped, Mid-Century Modern and Minimalist German made flushmount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This contemporary Art Deco a...
Brass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Ceramic Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Ceramic Base, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Ceramic, Glass
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Base, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Porcelain, Glass
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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.