$1,371Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass Shade, circa 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This authentic Art Nouveau ceiling light from around 1910 features a finely crafted solid brass mount with decorative beaded trim and a sculptural frosted glass shade shaped like a s...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts Style of Seguso or Barovier, Murano, circa 1940s
By Seguso, Barovier
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flush mounts made in Murano opalescent blue, hand blown glass with gold inclussions. They are rather large at 42 cm wide and manufactured in heavy and thick glass ...
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
One of a set of ten octagonally shaped, mid-century minimalist German made flush mount light fixtures produced by Glashütte, Limburg, circa 1965. These Contemporary Art Deco and lant...
Brass
Limburg Pair of Smoked Toned Glass and Brass Flush Mount Lights, circa 1975
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a fantastic pair of minimalist, German made wall or ceiling flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s. The simple, yet striking, clean lined modernist desig...
Brass
Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mount Light Fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of octagonally shaped, Mid-Century Minimalist German made flush mount lights or sconces manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This Contemporary Art Deco and la...
Metal, Brass
Antique French Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light in Glass and Bronze, circa 192
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique French Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light in Glass and Bronze, circa 1920 Rare hexagonal flush mount ceiling light from the early Art Deco period, made in France around 1920...
Bronze
Limburg 1 of 3 Iron & Glass Vintage Mid-Century Flush Mount Lights, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Midcentury Modern octagonally shaped, Minimalist German made clear glass with "iron" frame and lacquered polished brass base flush mount light fixture produced by Glashütte L...
Brass
One of Three Iron & Glass Flush Mount Lights by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century octagonally shaped, Minimalist German made flush mount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafo...
Brass
J. T. Kalmar Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Wien, Au
A flush mount, ceiling lamp, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s, with a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With backplate. Original condition Can...
Brass
Large Vintage Iron Bubble Glass Flush Mount Wall Light by Limburg, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Glashütte Limburg minimal, geometric and elegant clear glass and polished brass wall or ceiling flush mount lamp / light fixture made in Germany, circa 1965. The clear 'bubble' glass...
Brass
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lights, set of 2 Italy circa 1960s
By Venini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling or wall lights, a pair Made in Italy in 1960s. Take one medium base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Price is for a pair. Light bul...
Metal
One of Five Iron, Clear Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights by Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a set of five octagonally shaped, Mid-Century minimalist German made flush mount light fixtures produced by Glashütte, Limburg, circa 1965. These Contemporary Art Deco and lan...
Brass
Italian Wall Lamp with Six Lights, in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1970s
By Sciolari Lighting, J. Boulanger
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Sculptural vintage wall lamp featuring six light points, executed in brass-toned metal and designed in the distinctive style of Gaetano Sciolari. The crossed tubular arms form a dyn...
Metal, 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
Vintage mid-century octagonally shaped, Minimalist German made flush mount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This Contemporary Art Deco and lantern style Plafo...
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
Set of three octagonally shaped, midcentury Minimalist German made clear glass and polished brass flush mount light fixtures or lamps designed Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by Glashüt...
Brass
Flower Flush Mount, Brass and Glass by Sische, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful flower flush mount by Sische Lighting, circa 1970s, Germany.
Brass
$2,069 / item
Hanging Brass Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hanging brass lamp, circa 1940. By unknown manufacturer. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: B...
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
Large Sergio Mazza 'Magnolia' Ceiling Lamp for Quattrifolio, circa 1971
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Sergio Mazza 'Magnolia' Opaline Glass Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Quattrifolio Executed in a 15.5 inch diameter hand blown opaline glass shade that appears to float below a white...
Metal
Jean Perzel Signed Round Brass Ceiling Light, circa 1930, France.
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Jean Perzel signed round ceiling light, circa 1930, France. Polished brass, opaline glass.. Signed on the brass and inside, on the white metal. Dimensions: 28 cm diameter, 11...
Brass
$1,064 / set
Ceramic ceiling Lamps Vienna, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, Au
Ceramic ceiling Lamps Vienna, circa 1970s Original condition
Ceramic
Murano ceiling light by Vistosi, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light by Vistosi. Glass is made by Vistosi, metal frame is new and custom made. Designed and made in Italy. White opaline glass, metal. Takes 3 Ediso...
Metal
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
$2,200 / item
Stilnovo ceiling or wall lights, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling or wall light Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Can be used as ceiling light or wall light. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. 2 lig...
Metal
Vintage Chrome Lamp by Carpyen, Spain, circa 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This striking ceiling light, flush mount lamp, or versatile table lamp, sometimes referred to as a "cage" or "whisk" design, was produced by Carpyen in Spain during the 1970s. The pi...
Metal, Chrome
Brass Glass Vintage Jugendstil Flushmount or Sconce circa 1903 Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil brass vintage flushmount or sconce with light blue structured opaline glass and a brass frame. The handmade Jugendstil brass flushmount was designed circa 1903 in Vienna i...
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
$532Sale Price|40% Off
Rupert Nikoll Ceiling Lamp, circa 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Wien, Au
Rupert Nikoll ceiling lamp circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Murano glass ceiling light by Vistosi, Italy circa 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light by Vistosi. Glass is made by Vistosi, metal frame is new and custom made. Designed and made in Italy. White opaline glass, metal. Takes 1 Ediso...
Metal
Fontana Arte style ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte style ceiling light. Made in Italy in 1960s. Two kinds of glass. Takes 3 halogen G9 bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Mazzega attributed Mid Century ceiling light, circa 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian Mazzega attributed ceiling light Made in Italy, 1960s Clear handblown pulegoso glass, chrome plated metal. Pulegoso glass is made with a series of controlled air bubbles, see...
Metal, Chrome
Daisy White Ceramic Glass Wall Lights, Belga, circa 1920s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lights with the shape of a small daisy, made with white glass. Manufactured around 1920, Belga, Belgium. We have a total of 3 lights. Dimensions: Diameter: 10.24" (26...
Glass
Antique Ceiling Light · Opaline Glass and Cast Metal Circa 1930
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Some lamps illuminate a room. Others transform it. This flush mount fixture, dating to the early 1900s, features a cast metal base with scroll and foliage motifs that carries the war...
Iron
Stilnovo style Italian opaline glass sconce, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo style Italian opaline glass sconce Designed and made in Italy 1960s. Opaline glass, aluminum frame. Light takes 1 medium bulb. Price is for 1 sconces. 3 sconces are availabl...
Metal
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled Glass blue dots painted.
Brass
$2,200 / item
Stilnovo ceiling or wall lights, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling or wall light Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Can be used as ceiling light or wall light. Takes 1 medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. 2 lig...
Metal
Hustadt Ceramic Ceiling Lamp, Germany, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, Au
Hustadt ceramic ceiling lamp, Germany, circa 1970s Original condition Priced and sell per piece.
Ceramic
Italian Mazzega attributed Mid Century ceiling light, circa 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian Mazzega attributed ceiling light Made in Italy, 1960s Clear handblown pulegoso glass, chrome plated metal. Pulegoso glass is made with a lot of air bubble, see images. Takes ...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Suspension Light by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare pendant lamp by Hillebrand, Germany circa 1950s. Cup-shaped reflector in white and black lacquered aluminium. Counter cup in polished brass. Adjustable in the height. min. 25....
Brass, Metal
Red ceiling lamp in Space Age style, circa 1980
By Space Age Products
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Space Age-style ceiling light is an example of iconic 1980s design, with its mix of bold geometric shapes and innovative materials. The structure is composed of bright red paint...
Metal
Tiffany Style Glass and Copper Pendant Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing hand - crafted Tiffany Style chandelier, circa 1940s. Socket: 3 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
Copper
Art Deco Nickel Ceiling Lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco nickel ceiling lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.
Nickel
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
Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano Glass Ceiling Light Italian Design, circa 1970
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Simple and elegant ceiling light created by Toni Zuccheri for the world leading artistic glass company Venini, based in Murano. This plafoniere has a structure in metal and brass whi...
Metal, Brass
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa suspension ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Etched glass diffuser with a floral motif and a second diffuser in acid etched glass. Tak...
Brass
XXL Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount in the style of Brutalism. Manufactured in France, 1960s. This hand-hammered kopper sunburst flush mount or wall sconce w...
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...
Aluminum, Brass
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Sirrah, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah AM/AS ceiling light. Model AM5N Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s. Handblown glass and chrome plated metal. One medium base socket....
Metal
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Sirrah, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Sirrah AM/AS ceiling light. Model AM5N Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s. Handblown glass and chrome plated metal. Has a swing arm for pos...
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light, Italy circa 1960s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vico Magistretti fro Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Can be used as ceiling light or wall light. Take 3 medium base bulbs each. Complimen...
Plastic
Vico Magistretti for Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light, Italy circa 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vico Magistretti fro Artemide "Triteti" ceiling or wall light Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Can be used as ceiling light or wall light. Take 3 medium base bulbs each. Complimen...
Plastic
Fontana Arte sconces model 2434, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte sconces model 2434. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Green and white curved glass, enameled metal frame. 1 candelabra socket each. FREE US rewiring upon requ...
Metal
$975Sale Price|41% Off
French Baguès Crystal and Brass Ceiling Fixture, circa 1940s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1609 Brass open mesh band with incised crystal bands on top and bottom. Two internal bulbs 40 watt max candelabra based each. Wheel cut frosted glass lense. Rewired
Brass
Paavo Tynell flushmounted lamp, opal and Glass for TAITO circa 1940.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare flush mount ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY around the same time. The ceiling light is composed by an Opal rounded glass and a rare b...
Brass
Leucos "Capezzolo" ceiling lights or sconces, set of 3 Italy circa 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leucos "Capezzolo' sconces or ceiling lights, set of 3 Designed and made in Italy, 1970s Murano glass, enameled metal. Take one Edison base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon ...
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Ceiling or Wall Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena wall or ceiling light Made in Italy, 1960s Opalescent glass, brass Takes 2 Edison base bulbs Complimentary US rewiring upon request Price is for 1 ...
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass Shade, circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Art Nouveau ceiling light from around 1900 combines an elegant brass mount with a beautifully shaped frosted glass shade, creating a refined and authentic period piece. The bras...
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade, circa 1918
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp with Opaline glass shade, circa 1918. Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
$827Sale Price|36% Off
Spanish Sunburst fixture XL in copper finish Metal support, circa 1950s
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass ...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp circa 1908 with Original Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Wien, Au
Jugendstil ceiling lamp circa 1908 with original opaline glass shade Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
$1,418Sale Price / set|33% Off
Two Hanging Lamps circa 1910s with Original Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Wien, Au
Two hanging lamps circa 1910s with original opaline glass shades Polished and stove enameled.
Brass
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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