What is ceiling mounted light?

A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.

What is a flush ceiling light?

A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.

What are the lights called that are in the ceiling?

The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.

What is the best lighting for a kitchen ceiling?

The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.

What is a flush mount ceiling light?

As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.

What are those circle ceiling lights called?

Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best lighting for low ceilings?

The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.

Ceiling Lights Italy

Smoked Murano Glass Sconce

Hollywood Regency Florentine

Gio Ponti Brass Sconces

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sconce or Flush Mount Ceiling, Reggiani

$2,495 / item

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sconce or Flush Mount Ceiling, Reggiani

By Reggiani

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern wall lights / flush mount fixtures in the form of three chromed round discs by Reggiani.These large pieces can be mounted vertically or horizontall...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modern Wall or Ceiling White Plexiglass and Metal Lamp, 1970s

$206

Italian Modern Wall or Ceiling White Plexiglass and Metal Lamp, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wall or ceiling white plexiglass and metal lamp, 1970s Wall or ceiling lamp, but also adaptable to a table lamp, with a square-based metal structure with a glossy whit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

$1,465Sale Price|20% Off

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass theatre wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a large sha...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Satin Black E06 Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Luceplan Italy

$944

Satin Black E06 Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Luceplan Italy

By Lucepan

Located in Esbjerg, DK

E06 is in a family of adjustable tubular luminaires with a cylindrical lamp body. Here a set in satin black. Designed by Habits Studio in 2008 and produced by the famous Luceplan bra...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Ceiling Wall Lamp, 1970s

$750

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Ceiling Wall Lamp, 1970s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Octagonal White Glass and Gold Metal Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lamp. This lamp is probably from the 1960s/1970s. It is of heavy, high quality. The partly white glass has facet cut...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

$1,418

rare adjustable Brass Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass theatre wall light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a large sh...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of two minimalist Brass and glass "tube" Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s

$1,063 / set

Set of two minimalist Brass and glass "tube" Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Set of two ceiling lights Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This set of two modernist vintage lights was produced in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Blue Murano Wall Ceiling Light Sconce by Vetri Handblown Glass 1990s Italy

$972 / item

Blue Murano Wall Ceiling Light Sconce by Vetri Handblown Glass 1990s Italy

By Vetri

Located in London, GB

The blue thick round plaque is handblown by artisans in Italy and it fixes on the wall or ceiling and the glass opaline glass sits on top.

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Three Brutalist Bronze Sunburst Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1950s

$2,363Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Three Brutalist Bronze Sunburst Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1950s

By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Set of three Wall light ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This set of three modernist lights was produced in Italy in the 1950s.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of four minimalist Brass "tube" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1970s

$1,654Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of four minimalist Brass "tube" Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy 1970s

By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Set of four Wall light ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This set of four modernist lights was produced in Italy in the 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

A 1970s Space Age Square Smoked Mirrored Glass Italian Ceiling Light by Veca

$957

A 1970s Space Age Square Smoked Mirrored Glass Italian Ceiling Light by Veca

By VECA

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A square four lights lighting fixture designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Veca, the curved smoked mirrored glass it's in perfect conditions.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Gilded Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Light with Textured Glass Shade, 1950s

$3,309

Italian Gilded Sunburst Ceiling or Wall Light with Textured Glass Shade, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian sunburst light or wall light from the 1950s to 1960s. The fixture features a hand-carved wooden sunburst frame with a gilded finish. The wood shows an attractive natural pati...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Stunning Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy 1970s

$780

Stunning Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy 1970s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Large Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, Italy, Mid-20th Century This large Murano glass flush mount is an exceptional example of mid-20th-century Italian craftsmanship...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Plastic Paper and Wood Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy

$1,181

Plastic Paper and Wood Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy

By Domus

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Plastic Paper and Wood Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Domus, 1980s, Italy Minimalist and rare design. Lampshade is in good condition and clean. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs....

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Three Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts

$5,436 / set

Set of Three Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts

By Carlo Nason

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of three vintage Space Age hand blown round textured glass wall or ceiling flush mounts. Italy, 1970s/1980s. Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

1461 Ceiling Light

$1,535 / item

1461 Ceiling Light

By Epoca Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

Delightfully elaborate and ornate, this stunning 5 Light Ceiling Lamp is beautifully crafted in metal and decorated with splendid antique silver and gold leaf detail. The exquisite f...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Bulbo Grande Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Quattrifolio, Italy, 1970s

$3,474

Rare Bulbo Grande Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Quattrifolio, Italy, 1970s

By Quattrifolio

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this lamp produced by Quattrifolio during the 1970s. Labeled. It can be used both as a ceiling and a wall lamp. No cracks...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Square Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Beveled glass sections framed, 70s

$886

Italian Square Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Beveled glass sections framed, 70s

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale an elegant ceiling lamp made in Italy around the 1970s. This large square wall lamp has never been used, except for a checkup by us, and still features the original...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Gilt Brass And Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Or Wall Light

$1,158

Italian Gilt Brass And Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Or Wall Light

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant flush mount light, suitable for ceiling or wall installation, crafted in Italy during the 1950s. It features a sculptural gilt brass structure shaped like swirling leaves, su...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

rare adjustable yellow metal Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950

$1,004

rare adjustable yellow metal Brass Stilnovo Style Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950

By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: wall light with yellow shade Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a yello...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gorgoni Gianluigi Style Pair of Italian Ceiling Wall Lamps in Lacquered Aluminum

$1,175 / set

Gorgoni Gianluigi Style Pair of Italian Ceiling Wall Lamps in Lacquered Aluminum

By Gianluigi Gorgoni

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the full description below. We always strive to provide accurate technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and value of our items. ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Amazing Ceiling or Wall Light 'Post Krisi 0022' by Catellani & Smith Italy 2004

$2,367

Amazing Ceiling or Wall Light 'Post Krisi 0022' by Catellani & Smith Italy 2004

By Catellani & Smith, Enzo Catellani

Located in Munich, DE

Rare, lovely and highly decorative three-armed ceiling fixture or wall light 'Post Krisi 0022'. Designed by Catellani & Smith, Italy, 2004. Manufacturer plate on the base: Catellani ...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Fontana Arte Bobo Piccoli Sconces or Ceiling Light Glass Metal, 1970, Italy

$2,954 / set

Fontana Arte Bobo Piccoli Sconces or Ceiling Light Glass Metal, 1970, Italy

By Bobo Piccoli

Located in Milano, IT

Fontana Arte Bobo Piccoli sconces or ceiling light glass metal, 1970, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Squared Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s

$697

Midcentury Murano Glass Squared Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s

By Leucos

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and red glass border detail by Leucos. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It uses 2 bulbs. ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sergio Mazza Italian "Sigma" Wall Lamp or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s

$1,183

Sergio Mazza Italian "Sigma" Wall Lamp or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s

By Artemide, Sergio Mazza

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century Modern "Sigma" nickel-plated brass and Murano glass wall lamp. Sergio Mazza designed this elegant ceiling lamp in Italy during the 1960s for Artemide. Fully or...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Brass

Wall or Ceiling Sconce Model 2055/7 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950's

$11,581

Wall or Ceiling Sconce Model 2055/7 by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950's

By Stilnovo

Located in Barcelona, ES

Wall or ceiling sconce model 2055/7 edited by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950's. Seven arms with brass shades. Brass and black enamelled metal arms.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

45cm handmade Brass Stilnovo Style Floral Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1970

$2,836Sale Price|20% Off

45cm handmade Brass Stilnovo Style Floral Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1970

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall light, ceiling light Producer: Origin Italy in the manner of Stilnovo, Gio Ponti Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1970s. It is ma...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian wall or ceiling lamp Altrove, Carlotta de Bevilacqua for Artemide, 1990s

$1,737

Italian wall or ceiling lamp Altrove, Carlotta de Bevilacqua for Artemide, 1990s

By Carlotta de Bevilacqua, Artemide

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian wall or ceiling lamp Altrove Carlotta de Bevilacqua for Artemide, 1990s Wall or ceiling lamp mod. Altrove rectangular in shape. It has an aluminum frame that contains the mir...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

rare Brass hole pattern Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

$979

rare Brass hole pattern Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: brass theatre wall light sconces Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This modernist light was produced in Italy in the 1950s in Italy. It is made of brass and metal with a l...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Italian Murano Glass & crome plated metal wall/ceiling lamp, 1960/70s

$1,002

Small Italian Murano Glass & crome plated metal wall/ceiling lamp, 1960/70s

By Venini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Small wall or ceiling lamp made from clear Murano glass shade and chrome plated metal structure. The quality of the glass is reminiscent of similar products produced by Venini. This...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Wall & Ceiling Lamp, Carlo Nason, LP269 Purple & Bruin, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970's

$2,210

Wall & Ceiling Lamp, Carlo Nason, LP269 Purple & Bruin, AV Mazzega, Italy 1970's

By Carlo Nason

Located in Kampen, NL

Designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega in Italy between 1970 and 1979, this sculptural mid-century modern sconce exemplifies the artistry and innovation of Murano glass design. The p...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

One of... Italian Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s

$1,772 / item

One of... Italian Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s

By Vetri, Carlo Nason

Located in Berlin, DE

One of... round vintage Space Age hand blown Murano opal white and green textured glass wall or ceiling flush mount. The color of green textured glasses is not 100% identical. Italy...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass La Murrina Wall Sconces or Ceiling Lamps

$2,836 / set

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass La Murrina Wall Sconces or Ceiling Lamps

By La Murina

Located in Firenze, IT

These sculptural light fixtures can be used as wall sconces or flush mount ceiling lights, offering timeless Italian elegance and versatility.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Model 048 Murano Glass Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Leucos, Italy, 1970s

$886

Model 048 Murano Glass Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Leucos, Italy, 1970s

By Leucos

Located in Puglia, Puglia

The unusual Murano glass spiral lamp, model 048 by Leucos, was made in Italy in the seventies. It can be used as a ceiling, table or wall lamp. Founded in 1962 in Scorzè, on the out...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s

$1,890 / item

Large Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s

By Vetri, Carlo Nason

Located in Berlin, DE

One vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured (blue or green) glass wall or ceiling flush mount. Italy, 1970s-1980s. Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26). Available:...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Achille Castiglioni Grey "Noce" Wall, Ceiling or Table Lamp by Flos, Italy 1960

$1,088

Achille Castiglioni Grey "Noce" Wall, Ceiling or Table Lamp by Flos, Italy 1960

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mid-century “Noce” wall, ceiling, or table lamp in beautifully bronzed grey enameled metal and glass. This stylish lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

AM/AS Adjustable Arm Ceiling Lamp – Franco Albini for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s

$1,890

AM/AS Adjustable Arm Ceiling Lamp – Franco Albini for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

AM/AS Adjustable Arm Ceiling Lamp – Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1970s,Italy Adjustable arm ceiling lamp from the AM/AS series, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Sirrah. Made o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Ceiling Wall Light Aluminum Diamond Glass Lumi Milano Midcentury Italian Design

$595Sale Price|71% Off

Ceiling Wall Light Aluminum Diamond Glass Lumi Milano Midcentury Italian Design

By Lumi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ceiling wall light aluminum diamond glass Lumi Milano midcentury Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

Ceiling Wall Light Aluminum Diamond Glass Lumi Milano Midcentury Italian Design

$2,127

Ceiling Wall Light Aluminum Diamond Glass Lumi Milano Midcentury Italian Design

By Lumi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ceiling chandelier aluminum diamond glass Lumi Milano midcentury Italian design. 3 light bulbs E14 max 40 watt each.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Ceiling Lamp Sconce in Blue Glass and Chrome by Veca, Italy 1970s

$1,205

Midcentury Ceiling Lamp Sconce in Blue Glass and Chrome by Veca, Italy 1970s

By VECA, Fontana Arte

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful hexagonal ceiling lamp or sconce in blue glass, opaline glass and chrome metal by Veca. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It uses 3 bulbs. The original label is st...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Wall or Ceiling Lamp Bolla by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 60s

$1,359

Wall or Ceiling Lamp Bolla by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy 60s

By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce

Located in Lucija, SI

Bolla wall or ceiling lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in the 60s. The item is in very good vintage condition with minor traces of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic, Plexiglass

Italian Crystal Glass and Metal Florentine Ceiling Lamp by Banci Firenze, 1960s

$2,186

Italian Crystal Glass and Metal Florentine Ceiling Lamp by Banci Firenze, 1960s

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy. Fully functional. With six E14 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1446 Flush Ceiling Light

$2,415 / item

1446 Flush Ceiling Light

By Epoca Lampadari

Located in Milan, IT

Lend a living space an elegant, traditional feel with this ceiling light. Inspired by centuries of Italian tradition, the ceiling light is coated with an aged gold leaf finish, givin...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mazzega Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Murano Glass, Italian Lighting, 1970s

$1,420 / set

Pair of Mazzega Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Murano Glass, Italian Lighting, 1970s

By Mazzega

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning pair of wall / ceiling lights in Murano glass and bras. This rare lamps were designed by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

$2,899 / set

Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy

By Mario Bellini, Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb Wired and suitable t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plastic, Parchment Paper

Large Wall - Ceiling Murano Glass and Metal Lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

$2,340

Large Wall - Ceiling Murano Glass and Metal Lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

By Mazzega

Located in Milan, IT

Large wall or ceiling lamp manufactured by AV Mazzega. Two thick spatulated glass shades with transparent and colored stripes.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Sconce or Ceiling Lamp Fontana Arte Italy 1950

$1,477

Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Sconce or Ceiling Lamp Fontana Arte Italy 1950

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent wall or ceiling lamp made in bevelled glass and solid brass. This amazing and rare piece was made in Italy during the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Arte. This vers...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pistillo ceiling or wall lamp by Studio Tetrach for Valenti Luce, Italy, 1970's

$1,690

Pistillo ceiling or wall lamp by Studio Tetrach for Valenti Luce, Italy, 1970's

By Studio Tetrarch, Valenti Luce

Located in BELFORT, FR

Large pistillo ceiling or wall lamp by Studio Tetrach for Valenti Luce, made in Italy in the 1970's. Good condition, iconic piece.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Italian Florentine Wall or Ceiling Sconces in Floral Shapes, 1960s

$1,654 / set

Set of 4 Italian Florentine Wall or Ceiling Sconces in Floral Shapes, 1960s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Make a luminous statement on your wall with this set of 4 vintage Italian Florentine lamps. Made from metal in soft tones of white, green and pink. Very good vintage condition. Ea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Leucos, Italy - 1970s

$2,895 / item

1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Leucos, Italy - 1970s

By Leucos

Located in Berlin, DE

1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Wall Lamps for Leucos, Italy - 1970s. Can be used as a wall lamp or ceiling light.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Venetian Ceiling. Murano 1950s

$3,781Sale Price / set|46% Off

Pair Venetian Ceiling. Murano 1950s

By Seguso

Located in Budapest, HU

Wonderful Set composed of two marvelous lights from the renowned Murano furnace Seguso. The 1st ceiling light has a diameter of 44 cm and the height of 16 cm. and the 2st ceiling 33 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Veca in Chrome, Smoked and Opaline Glass, Italy 1970

$1,158 / item

Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Veca in Chrome, Smoked and Opaline Glass, Italy 1970

By VECA

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic hexagonal wall or ceiling lamp in chrome and smoked beveled glass. This stylish light was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Veca. In amazing condition, with no chips o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Umberto Riva Glass Bubboia Bubbolina Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Ve-Art, Italy 1976

$4,727

Umberto Riva Glass Bubboia Bubbolina Wall / Ceiling Lamp for Ve-Art, Italy 1976

By Umberto Riva

Located in Milan, IT

Spectacular Brownish / Grey Frosted glass Umberto Riva Bubboia Bubbolina Lamp for Ve-Art, Italy 1976.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of LP 263 Wall Appliques or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy

$5,318 / set

Pair of LP 263 Wall Appliques or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy

By Carlo Nason

Located in Delft, NL

Pair of LP 263 Wall Appliques or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Red Metal Base Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy

$1,217 / set

Glass Red Metal Base Pair of Sconces or Ceiling Lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy

By Reggiani

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Glass red metal base pair of sconces or ceiling lamps by Reggiani, 1970s, Italy Minimalist high quality design Lamps are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ninfea 6-Light Ceiling Lamp

$4,360 / item

Ninfea 6-Light Ceiling Lamp

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Milan, IT

This romantic ceiling lamp recreates a delicate water lily through glossy transparent Murano glass petals incorporating milky-white stripes. Distinguished by a stunning texture inspi...

Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Flush Mount, Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s.

$505

Set of Two Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Flush Mount, Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s.

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Praha, CZ

- very nice style of lighting - rare type

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Lighting Under $1,000

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Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Ceiling Lights Italy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ceiling lights Italy for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every ceiling lights Italy was constructed with great care. Find 475 options for an antique or vintage ceiling lights Italy now, or shop our selection of 152 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ceiling lights Italy, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ceiling lights Italy, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ceiling lights Italy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Artemide, Stilnovo and Sergio Mazza produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ceiling Lights Italy?

Prices for a ceiling lights Italy start at $103 and top out at $48,645 with the average selling for $2,200.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

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Questions About Ceiling Lights Italy

What is ceiling mounted light?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
What is a flush ceiling light?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
What are the lights called that are in the ceiling?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
What is the best lighting for a kitchen ceiling?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
What is a flush mount ceiling light?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
What are those circle ceiling lights called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best lighting for low ceilings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.