Ceiling Mounted
Vintage 1940s French Regency Flush Mount
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
20th Century Flush Mount
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Flush Mount
Milk Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flush Mount
Murano Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Flush Mount
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Flush Mount
Brass
2010s North American International Style Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Flush Mount
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Flush Mount
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Flush Mount
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Flush Mount
Brass
1990s Italian Modern Flush Mount
Blown Glass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Flush Mount
Brass, Aluminum
2010s British Hollywood Regency More Mirrors
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Glass, Blown Glass
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Brass
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Lebanese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome, Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
1990s American Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Nickel
20th Century Flush Mount
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Flush Mount
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Flush Mount
Milk Glass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount
Nickel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Flush Mount
Milk Glass
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Ceiling Mounted For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Ceiling Mounted?
Finding the Right Flush Mount for You
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.
- What is ceiling mounted light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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.
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