Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik ceiling lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and perforated, poly-chr...
Metal, Brass
1960s Swedish Modern Pressed Amber Glass & Porcelain Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Helena Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Swedish Modern Pressed Amber Glass & Porcelain Wall or Ceiling Lamp Executed in thick and heavy textured light amber bubble glass and white porcelain mount. Can be mounte...
Metal
Art Deco ceiling lamp with opal glass shade vienna around 1920
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp with opal glass shade vienna around 1920 Brass polished and stove enameled Original opal glass shade
Opal, Brass
1960s Space Age Star Design Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Bronze
Located in München, DE
Unique 1960s Space Age wall or ceiling lamp in a star design. Fully functional with one original E27 metal socket. Look changes depending to the bulb size. Also looks great with a mi...
Bronze
Post Modern Murano glass triangle ceiling lamp by Sylcom, Italy, 1985
By Sylcom
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Italian ceiling lamp from the 1980s. Stunning postmodern design in the shape of a triangular pyramid. Manufactured by Sylcom. Made in Italy. Crafted from solid Murano glass...
Metal
French Art Deco Silver Nickel-plated Clear Ribbed Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver Nickel plated Art deco ceiling lamp. Clear glass. Diameter foot 110 mm / 4.33” 1x E14 Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have ...
Nickel
Brown and Beige Ceramic Ceiling Lamp by Pan Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By PAN Keramik
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brown and beige ceramic ceiling lamp by Pan Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
Ceramic
French Art Deco Silver Nickel-plated Clear Ribbed Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Silver Nickel plated Art deco ceiling lamp. Clear glass. Diameter foot 140 mm / 5.51” 2x E14 Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have ...
Nickel
Vintage Pantarei Ceiling Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, Italy, 1990s
By Artemide
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Pantarei Ceiling Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, Italy, 1990s
Metal
1960s Opaline Glass and Black Metal Wall or Ceiling Lamps for Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Opaline Glass and Black Metal Wall or Ceiling Lamps for Limburg A quintessentially minimalist design executed in opaline glass and black metal. A highly functional ceiling lam...
Metal, Brass
Large Sciolari-Style ZigZag Brass Ceiling Lamp & Wall Light, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
A striking Mid-Century light sculpture from the 1970s, suitable both as a flush-mount ceiling chandelier and as a wall-mounted sconce. Crafted in brass, this impressive piece feature...
Brass
1970s Stilnovo Yellow Painted Metal and Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Stilnovo Yellow Painted Metal and Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp A quintessentially 1970s Italian design executed in textured opaline glass rimmed by yellow painted metal....
Metal
Sabina Grubbeson Fenomen Smal Rök Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantver
By Sabina Grubbeson, Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Fenomen Smal designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman...
Brass
Mid-century Dijkstra smoked glass ceiling lamp space age, 1970’s
By Dijkstra
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Dijkstra smoked glass ceiling lamp space age, 1970’s
Aluminum
Flower Design Brass and Glass 3-armed Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Brass and Glass 3-armed Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Dijkstra yellow glass ceiling lamp space age, 1970’s
By Dijkstra
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century Dijkstra smoked glass ceiling lamp space age, 1970’s
Glass
Louis Poulsen Grey Minimalist Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Outdoors or Bathroom
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Louis Poulsen elephant grey ceiling lamp fixture - large version 'Albertslund' (Type: 44200) designed in 1963 by Jens Møller Jensen. Clean strict lines and very much in vogue of Nord...
Enamel, Steel
1960s Black Metal & Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Black Metal & Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp by Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo A quintessentially 1960s Italian design executed in opaline glass, black painted metal with patinated bras...
Metal, Brass
Ludovica & Palomba Extra Large 'Hoba' Blown Glass Ceiling Lamp for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ludovica & Palomba Extra Large 'Hoba' Blown Glass Ceiling Lamp for Foscarini Perfectly imperfect, 'Hoba' is the result from years of blown glass research by design team Ludovica and...
Metal
Opal Glass & Gold Metal Pyramid Shaped Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass & Gold Metal Pyramid Shaped Sconce or Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Germany 3 available Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
Metal
Historistic ceiling lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, Au
Historistic ceiling lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique cut glass shade
Brass
Swedish Modern Ceiling Lamp in Etched Star-Decorated Glass and Chrome, Sweden
Located in Hammarö, SE
There is something almost celestial about this Swedish Modern ceiling lamp from the 1940s. At first glance, the design appears restrained: a broad circular glass shade suspended ben...
Chrome
Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iron structured glass sconce or ceiling lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Model A404 Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
Metal
Hexagonal Mirrored Ceiling Lamp With Six Light Bulbs, 1970s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in mirror and metal. The lamp needs 6 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Dimmable. Our lamps are checked, c...
Metal
Naval Battle Printed Cylindrical Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Naval Battle Printed Cylindrical Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1970s, Germany It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. Lamp is in good condition. No damage, no crack. W...
Glass
Flos Smithfield LED E26 Ceiling Lamp in Red by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Smithfield LED E26 Ceiling Lamp in White by Jasper Morrison Smithfield Ceiling LED version is available in two color temperatures 2700K, 3000K and 3500K Part of the Smithfield...
Aluminum
3 Armed White & Brown Flower Design Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 armed white & brown flower design sputnik flush mount or ceiling lamp, 1950s Germany Very elegant and rare design.
Metal
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original glass shade
Brass
Very Rare Bauhaus, Art Deco, Functionalism Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
Aluminum
$48,000 / set
A pair of ceiling lamps by Paavo Tynell Model 9052
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare available Model 9052, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito/ Idman. Finland, Circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shade and 3 Edison socket bulbs. Similar mode...
Brass
1950s Mauri Almari Glass & Metal Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Itsu
By Mauri Almari, Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Mauri Almari glass and metal wall or ceiling lamp for Itsu. Produced in Finland in the early 1950s and in the manner of Paavo Tynell. An elegant set executed in thick opaline ...
Metal
Velella, Ceiling or Wall Lamp by I Castiglioni for Flos, Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful flush-mount or wall lamp made of a lacquered metal base with a wide, dome-shaped shade of blown, glossy white opaline glass that provides a beautiful, warm ambient light. N...
Metal
Green Florentine Flower Shape Ceiling Lamp by Banci Firenze, Italy, 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite ceiling lamp from the 1960s was crafted by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Banci. Made of high-quality materials, it features an elegant floral design with ...
Metal
DESIGN Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flushmount, 1970s - 5 pieces available
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1970s - perfect original condition, polished and cleaned - price per one - one bulb any wattage - Us compatible jr
Metal
Pair of DESIGN Chrome and glass Bauhaus Ceiling Lamps / Flushmounts, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - New electricity - US compatible - one bulb any wattage - chrome in very good condition with patina, see the photos - polished jr
Metal
DESIGN Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flushmount, 1970s - 4 pieces available
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1970s - perfect original condition - price per one - one bulb any wattage - Us compatible jr
Metal
White Fabric, Metal & Plastic 1970s wall/ceiling lamp Sanka by Takahama Sirrah
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare wall or ceiling lamp Mod. Sanka designed by K. Takahama for Sirrah in the 1970s. This series of lamps was conceived by the Japanese designer as a tribute to the paintings of Luc...
Fabric
Art Deco ceiling lamp with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp with opal glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique opal glass shade
Brass
Big Art Deco ceiling lamp vienna 1920s with cut glass balls
Located in Wien, Au
Big Art Deco ceiling lamp vienna 1920s with cut glass balls Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Axolight Bell Large Ceiling Lamp in Yellow by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Bell Large Flush Mount/ Ceiling Lamp in Yellow by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian The ceiling version of Bell is in continuity with the aesthetic of the pendant one.
Steel
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original cut glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass shade
Brass
Ceiling Light Inox Pin Acidified Glass Par36 12v Lamp or LED
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Ceiling light, acidified glass plate which hangs 20 cm from ceiling. With inox pin and inox plate on ceiling. Connected by wires to 6 par 36 lamps 12v, also available in led lamp. Ov...
Iron
Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Gunnel Nyman (Attr.) for Idman, Finland 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Utrecht, NL
Thanks to the concealed ceiling holder, the piece is flush mounted, staying close to the ceiling and allowing the glass shade to remain the focal point of the design.
Opal
Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Glashütte Limberg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Helena Tynell Amber Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp Executed in thick and heavy textured light amber bubble glass and original black plastic mount. When lit, the glass diffuser ca...
Glass, Plastic
1970s Florentine-style brass ceiling lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, Belgium
Located in München, BY
1970s brass ceiling or wall lamp by Willy Daro for Massive. Made in Belgium. Beautiful Florentine Regency design. High-quality craftsmanship in polished brass. Fully functional and 1...
Brass
1950s Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Lumi
By Max Ingrand, Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. Executed in satin textured glass, white painted metal and brass. A highly refined and sculptural design remini...
Brass, Metal
Original small mid-century modern brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with five arms
Located in München, DE
Small, original mid-century modern brass Sputnik ceiling light with five arms. Beautiful 1950s design. Made in Germany. Fully functional and in 100% original condition. No damage to ...
Brass
60s 70s ceiling lamp spotlight made of metal & plastic Space Age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp spotlight made of metal & plastic Space Age Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 15cm Depth = 8...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Wall or Ceiling Lamps from Ernst Palme, Germany, 1960s
By Ernest Palme
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Hollywood Regency ceiling lamps by Ernst Palme from the 1960s. We have a total of two identical lamps, both are listed here on the platform and can be purchased here. Feat...
Crystal, Brass, Metal
Large Classic Swirl Murano Glass Ceiling or Wall Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The classic large swirl Murano glass ceiling or wall lamp was made in Italy in the 1970s. Can be used as a ceiling or wall lamp. The electrical system is fully functional and include...
Murano Glass
Art Deco ceiling lamp with original glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original frosted glass shade
Brass
Pair of DESIGN Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamps/Flushmounts - 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakiaaround 1970s - perfect original condition - US wiring compatible - each has two bulbs, any wattage possible jr
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Opaline Glass by Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland, stands as a refined example of mid-20th-century Scandinavian lighting design. Tynell’s approach,...
Brass
Lisa Hilland Eld 16 Ceiling Lamp in Raw Brass, Scandinavian Design
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Eld 16 designed by Lisa Hilland and manufactured by Konsthantverk. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Brussel, BE
Beautiful flush-mount lamp in ivory, grey, and pink swirl Murano glass with a brass base. Originally designed by Venetian artist Lino Tagliapietra for the iconic Murano maker La Murr...
Brass
Smoked Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare wall or flush mount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company, Germany.
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade Vienna Around 1920
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp with opaline glass shade vienna around 1920 Polished and stove enameled Original opaline glass shade.
Brass
60s 70s ceiling lamp Sölken Leuchten Germany design brass Space Age
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ceiling lamp Sölken Leuchten Germany design brass Space Age Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Sölken lights Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 3...
Metal, Brass
Petite Nickel 1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite Nickel 1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage nickel variant comes with satin opaque glass the screws into a nic...
Metal
60s 70s Fischer Leuchten Plafoniere ceiling lamp glass space age design
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Fischer Leuchten Plafoniere ceiling lamp glass space age design Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Fischer lights Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Diam...
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.
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.
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