Leucos White Opal Murano Glass Sconces or Flush Mounts, circa 1970
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Vienna, AT
Opal glass sconces or flush mount lamps, circa 1970 from Leucos. Art Deco style white Murano glass lights in very good condition. They have been cleaned and rewired. Measurements are...
Murano Glass
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Flush Mount or Wall Light by 'Sabino Art Glass France' circa 1930
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco Flush Mount by 'Sabino Art Glass France' manufactured circa 1930. This lamp can be installed as a wall or ceiling light. The base is made in brass with a worn out nickel f...
Brass
TwoMid-Century "1940" Modern Flush Mounts by Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid Century Modern square flush mounts, manufactured by Fontana Arte in lacquered metal, brass and pressed glass. Pictured in Fontana Arte catalogues as model "1940" There are 3 ava...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts in Clear Murano Glass by Mazzega, circa 1960
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconces flush mounts made in clear Murano glass, brass and grey lacquered metal. Italy, circa 1970 3 available.
Murano Glass
Hillebrand Lighting Pair Flush Lights Brutalist Glass and Brass, circa 1970s
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
Hillebrand Lighting, pair of flush lights with Brutalist Ice glass on a brass frame, 1970`s ca, German. Often attributed to J.T.Kalmar this design was actually produced by Hillebrand...
Brass
Sold|$1,200 / item
Lincoln 2 Slip Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, circa 1933
By Lincoln Lighting Company
Located in Prescott, AZ
Ultra charming low drop ceiling fixture. Five matching available, priced each. Great for those low ceiling bungalows. From circa 1933 comes this two slip shade flush mount antique f...
Aluminum
Sold|$7,000
Hillebrand Flush Mount, circa 1960
By Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
AHL4086 A vintage textured clear glass flush mount having brass fittings in their original aged lacquer finish. Attributed to the German maker Hillebrand. Due to the antique nature o...
Glass
Sold|$4,200
Caldwell Flush Mount, Circa 1920
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
AHL3967, a finely chased leaf-and-dart detailed bronze flush mount having a clear wheel-cut-glass shade with a diamond cross-hatched border. Signed by the New York maker E. F. Caldw...
Bronze
Sold|$7,900
Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
AHL4025 A clear seeded cast glass dome on a white lacquered frame with fittings in their original warm lacquered brass finish. Signed by the Austrian maker Kalmar. Due to the antiqu...
Brass
Kaiser Leichten Glass Flush Mount, Circa 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960. A textured cast glass dome flush mount with brass fittings attributed to the German maker Kaiser Leuchten.
Brass
Sold|$7,800
Kalmar Glass Flush Mount, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
AHL4032 A vintage flush mount with deep, linear, textured glass panels on a white lacquered frame with nickeled fittings. Signed by the Austrian maker Kalmar. Due to the antique nat...
Glass
Sold|$8,000
Gilded Palwa Flush Mount, circa 1960
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
AHL4082 A vintage flush mount consisting of five, four-petaled crystal flowers on a gilded brass frame. Attributed to the German maker Palwa. Due to the antique nature of this fixtur...
Art Glass
Crystal Encrusted Classical Revival Flush Mount, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
When Pompeii and Herculaneum were discovered, the Classical Revival was born in Europe. When the United States declared independence and set up a Greek-style Democracy, the Classical...
Simple Four-Light Flush Pan Fixture, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
Pan lights like these with exposed globe bulbs were widely popular lighting choices during the 1920s. So was a style that freely mixed Colonial, Classical and just vaguely historical...
Cast Bronze Five-Light Flush Fixture, circa 1910
Located in Portland, OR
When Pompeii and Herculaneum were discovered, the Classical Revival was born in Europe. When the United States declared independence and set up a Greek-style Democracy, the Classical...
Bronze
Brass Torch-Cut Flush Mount Brutalist Fixture, circa 1970
Located in Portland, OR
Possibly designed by Tom Greene, who produced a series of striking torch-cut brass and copper lighting fixtures for several lighting companies, this flush mount light represents a ra...
Brass
Cast Brass Acanthus Flush Mount by Caldwell, circa 1905
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Exposed bulbs were widely popular lighting choices during the 1910s and 1920s, and so was a free exploration of Classical Revival motifs. That style teamed for a high-end, yet tradit...
Semi-Flush Schoolhouse Fixture with Classical Details, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
Not all fixtures in the "schoolhouse" family were plain – this example has the same semi-flush profile seen in many fixtures of the era, but adds a detailed tassel of Classic Revival...
Flush Ring with Crisp Red "Exit" Shade, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
A classic flush trim ring is simply the quiet vehicle for this Exit shade. Though not up to current codes, shades like this one (which is printed on both sides) helped guide our pare...
Antique Circa 1930 Streamlined Art Deco Flush Mount
Located in Mississauga, CA
Great original Art Deco flush mount with original chrome holder and shade. Mid to late 1930s design. Chrome holder has wear consistent with age and has been rewired and CSA approved....
Chrome
Cast Polychrome Two-Light Decorative Flush Fixture, circa 1925
Located in Portland, OR
An unusual variation on the common Colonial Revival two-light pans that graced the lower ceilings of bungalows and cottages in the 1920s and 1930s (especially on second floors), this...
Scrolling Five-Light Flush Revival Strap Fixture, circa 1928
Located in Portland, OR
Loaded with 1920s revival charm, this out-of-the-ordinary fixture features three captivating scrolled strap arms with acanthus bobeches, amber drop accents and exposed globe bulbs, a...
Stunning Polychrome Flush Fixture in Original Finish, circa 1930
Located in Portland, OR
"Stunning" is an adjective that's easy to attach to a wonderful fixture like this Romance Revival chandelier. While exposed-bulb fixtures were common during the Depression era, this ...
Plaster
Very Rare All-Glass Art Deco Flush Mount, circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Cast from glass and finished with a hand-applied paint, this flush fixture is unusual and charming. As you can see from the photos, the light and "fixture" are made entirely of one p...
Futurist Bronze Flush Mount with Silver Plated Drops, circa 1910s
Located in Portland, OR
As far as flush mounts go, this one is unlike anything we've ever seen. Made of cast bronze, the patterns and shapes remind us of early Modernist art, the tiered, trumpeted socket co...
Flush Ring with Green Three-Sided "Stairs" Shade, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
A classic flush trim ring is simply the quiet vehicle for this Stairs shade. Though not up to current codes, shades like this one (which is printed on three sides) helped guide our p...
Gilt Polychrome Five-Light Revival Cast Semi-Flush, circa 1926
Located in Portland, OR
The late 1920s saw an explosion in the popularity of decorative cast white-metal fixtures with exposed globe bulbs and rich polychrome finishes like this example. Romantically decora...
Kalmar Cast Glass and Chrome Flush Mount, circa 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
AHL4004. A vintage flush mount with heavily textured clear cast glass cubes in its original chrome finish. Signed by the Austrian maker Kalmar. Due to the antique nature of this fix...
Chrome
Kaiser Leuchten Glass and Nickel Flush Mount, Circa 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
AHL3988, a vintage textured clear glass flush mount on a nickeled base with silver plate fittings. This mid century modern fixture is by the German maker Kaiser Leuchten. Due to th...
Nickel, Silver Plate
Art Deco Flush Mount Three Slip Shade Fixture, circa 1930
By Lightolier
Located in Prescott, AZ
Wonderful Art Deco ceiling fixture where clearance is low but panache is high. Cast Iron construction. Refinished in its original colors of Antique Golden. From Lightolier's After Su...
Iron
Original Holophane, Three-Piece Flush Mount Fixture in Nickel, circa 1923
By Holophane
Located in Minneapolis, MN
With its beautiful patterning, this 1923 holophane flush mount brings a sense of airiness and historic character to any room. A nickel-plated fitter holds the fixture's unique three-...
Nickel
Caldwell-Style Classical Revival Flush Fixture with Acanthus Motif, circa 1903
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Exposed bulbs were widely popular lighting choices during the 1910s and 1920s, and so was a free exploration of Classical Revival motifs. That style teamed for a high-end, yet tradit...
Art Deco Flush Mount with Stenciled Shade and Lens, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
Following the dazzling worldwide success of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, Art Deco was introduced to the world as the style of ...
Five-Light Fleur-de-Lis Flush with Crystal Spears, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
When Pompeii and Herculaneum were discovered, the Classical Revival was born in Europe. When the United States declared independence and set up a Greek-style Democracy, the Classical...
Brass Flush Light with Glass Shade, Hillebrand, circa 1970s, German
By Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
Brass flush light with glass shade by Hillebrand Lighting, circa 1970s, German.
Brass
Kaiser Leuchten Smoke Glass and Brass Flush Mount, Circa 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
AHL3976. A large square flush mount with a heavily-seeded and textured clear-to-smoke glass lens and aged brass fittings. This mid century modern fixture is by the German maker Kais...
Brass
Square Textured Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, German circa 1960
By Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
AHL4069 A heavily textured cast glass flush mount having brass fittings in their original aged lacquer finish. Attributed to the German maker Hillebrand. Due to the antique nature of...
Brass
Cast Brass Acanthus Leaf Flush Mount by E.F. Caldwell, circa 1905
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Exposed bulbs were widely popular lighting choices during the 1910s and 1920s and so was a free exploration of Classical Revival motifs. That style teamed for a high-end, yet traditi...
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Dome Flush Mount Ceiling Light, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A vintage swirled and textured Murano glass dome flush mount with an aged brass finial. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some nicks or imperfections in the gla...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Limburg Glass and Brass Flush Mount, Circa 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
AHL3914. A curved textured glass flush mount on its original brass fittings. Attributed to the German maker Limburg. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some n...
Brass
Exceptional Gilt Bronze Sunburst Flush Mount attr. to E.F. Caldwell, circa 1904
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
When you bask in the glow of this massive and remarkable light, consider the historical importance of Edward F. Caldwell's contributions to lighting design: In 1902, with invitation...
Bronze
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Nickel Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AHL4122 An antique 1920s cast opaline glass semi-flush mount with a faceted top border and a tapered panel dome bottom on polished nickel fittings made in the Remains Lighting works...
Nickel
Colonial Revival Beam Light, circa 1920
Located in Portland, OR
Popularized in the 1920s, simple Colonial-style beam lights were meant for smaller rooms like hallways, stairwells, and pantries. This antique version retains its original brass fini...
Brass
Sold|$3,900
Pair of Ceiling Lights, circa 1960
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Pair of large scale lacquered and pierced metal ceiling lights with opaline glass shades and lacquered brass fittings.
Circa 1950 An irridescent green glass pendant
Located in New York, NY
HL3348
An iridescent green glass pendant with dark antique brass hardware.
Current height: 43"
Minimum height: 22"
Diameter: 11-1/2"
Fitter...
Unique Prismatic Acorn Light by Holophane, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
The perfect combination of Industrial and charming, this three-part acorn semi-flush fixture comes to us from the mother of all prismatic lighting companies: Holophane. Providing the...
American Art Deco Filigreed Ceiling Fixture, circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
Though Deco style tends toward the sleek and simple, this lovely and substantial antique flush-mount comes with unexpected embellishment: a filigreed cast opal glass bottom panel. On...
Aluminum
European Art Deco Ceiling Fixture, circa 1920s
Located in Prescott, AZ
With elements of both Art Nouveau and Art Deco creates a unique and visually appealing ceiling fixture. At first glance the birds look to be identical but closer examination shows ea...
Glass
Caldwell Bronze Sunburst Light with Beaded Bulb Cover, circa 1904
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Exposed bulbs were widely popular lighting choices during the 1910s and 1920s, and so was a free exploration of Classical Revival motifs. That style aimed for a high-end, yet traditi...
Sold|$15,000
Murano chandelier by Venini, circa 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano chandelier by Venini, circa 1960
Murano Glass
Sold|$5,800
Italian Ceiling Lamp, Italy circa 1950
Located in Munich, DE
Rare italian ceiling lamp, Italy circa 1950, elegant white lacquered metal platform with a big canopy, whit opalin glass plates framed with brass. Diameter 80 cm, height 45 cm. Perfe...
Brass
Classic Art Deco Fixture With Faceted Lens Shade circa 1935
Located in Portland, OR
Even more than the distinctive Deco-era commercial shade that is fitted to it, it is the chrome plating on this base reflects the very latest trends of the early Depression. Develope...
Sheffield Ceiling Pan with Carnival Glass Shades, circa 1914
Located in Portland, OR
Pan fixtures like this one were extremely popular between about 1909 and 1923. This example features a deeply and boldly molded Sheffield motif which adds a touch of drama and formal...
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier, Italy circa 1970
Located in London, GB
16h x 20dia inches, chrome , glas
Chrome
Romance Revival Nickel-Plated Drum with Mica Insert, circa 1920s
Located in Portland, OR
The Romance Revival period was characterized in lighting design by a free mixture of styles, with influence from many sources - Classical, Colonial, Tudor, Gothic, Medieval, Moorish,...
Sold|$21,400
Murano chandelier by Barovier, circa 1960's
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano chandelier by Barovier, circa 1960's
Murano 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.
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
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