Stilnovo ceiling or wall Lights, set of 4 Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo ceiling or wall lights. Designed and made in Italy, 1970s Take 1 medium bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Priced and sold as a set of 4. FREE US rewiring up...
Metal
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Green and white curved glass, enameled metal frame. 1 candelabra socket each. FREE US rew...
Metal
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Green and white curved glass, enameled metal frame. 1 candelabra socket each. FREE US rew...
Metal
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Max Ingrand sconces model 2434. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Green and white curved glass, enameled metal frame. 1 candelabra socket each. FREE US rew...
Metal
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
Art Nouveau Ceiling Light in Brass with Etched Glass Shade, Germany circa 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This authentic Art Nouveau ceiling light, crafted in Germany around 1910, features a beautifully aged brass fixture and a delicately etched satin glass shade. The floral pattern typi...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Ceiling or Wall Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
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 Deco Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, circa 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare murano glass chandelier by Barovier e Toso, Italy, ca. 1940s. Newly rewired for US standards.
Brass
$4,140Sale Price|40% Off
Brass Chandelier or Flush Mount Lamp, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 30” ornamental brass light with 16 bulbs, Italy, circa 1960 This piece will work as a semi flushßmount or chandelier. Ornamental 30 inch Italian flat chandelier from the 1960s...
Brass, Metal
French Art Deco Flush Mount, circa 1940
Located in Merida, Yucatan
1940s French chandelier manufactured in laquered metal (TOLE), brass and pressed glass. The chandelier has been carefully restored, the paint and glass are all original and photos o...
Metal, Brass
$7,094Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pari of Angelo Mangiarotti “Giogali” Glass Flush Mounts, circa 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pair of "Giogali" Murano glass flush mounts by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s Each fixture have 200 Murano glass links hanging on the nickeled frame. Soc...
Nickel
Ornamental Italian Brass Chandelier or Flush Mount Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
One of a kind flush mount or chandelier from brass, mid century Italy Ornamental 30 inch Italian chandelier from the 1960s that can also be adopted as a flush mount. Featuring 16 ...
Brass, Metal
Large Austrian Cut - Crystal Flush Mount by W.Bakalowits, circa 1940s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large handcrafted cut-crystal and brass flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, circa 1940s. Socket: for six screw bulbs (e27) or e26 (US standards).
Crystal, Brass
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
By Mazzega, Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano glass elements and gilt metal fram...
Metal
Huge Crystal Art Deco Semi Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional, huge semi - flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna , circa 1960s. This amazing light fixture is handcrafted of brass and cut-glass. Socket: 14 x (e27) ...
Crystal, Brass
Flush mount - Ceiling light - Glass and brass - Circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The wall sconce lamp in folded brown glass, together with the decorated colorless opaque glass, is a luminous jewel that captures the essence of avant-garde design of the 1960s. This...
Brass
Italian Handblown Milk Glass Flush Mount with Pink Glass Flower, circa 1970
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition and wonderfully shaped Italian glass ceiling light. This incredibly stylish, Italian-made flush mount dates from the 1970s and it is an absolute joy to look at, ...
Milk Glass, Blown Glass
$841Sale Price|25% Off
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
$1,328Sale Price|25% Off
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
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Signed by Stilnovo, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Wall or flush mount lamp in chromed brass, white lacquered metal body and pressed and frosted glass . The light is stamped in the back "Stilnovo ITALY", Italy, circa 1950. The fixtur...
Brass
$902Sale Price|30% Off
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
$902Sale Price|30% Off
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
Lovely Bouquet Gilt Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely gilt brass and crystal "bouquet" flower chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960s. Socket: 6 x E14 for standard screw bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Set of Four Large Graniglia Murano Glass Flush Mounts, Italy, circa 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful set of four italian Barovier & Toso style clear and pink Murano glass and gold - plated brass flush mounts, circa 1970s. Socket: 4 x e27 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Brass, Copper and Cut Crystal Flush Mount, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Magnificent brass and copper fluh mount with a cut crystal frosted globe. Both the brass and copper parts have great patina and you can see the golden shine where it has rubbed off...
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Elegant French Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Crystal Beads, circa 1940
Located in Lisse, NL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance through this exceptional French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, dating from around 1940. A perfect marriage of refined geometry and artis...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Metal
French Art Deco nickeled brass and Glass Flush Mount / Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Charming Art Deco Frenc chandelier manufactured in chrome metal (brass most likely) and a pressed glass central globe. Made in France in the late 1930's. This light can be install...
Crystal, Bronze
Modernist Italian Wall Light or Flush Mount ITSO Stilnovo, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and unique Modernist Flush Mount or Sconce. This is manufactured in brass, pressed glass and aluminum and holds 2 e14 bulbs. We have not been able to attribute it to any ...
Brass
Midcentury Glass Ceiling Lamp, Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, circa 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- circa 1960s - original condition
Milk Glass, Bakelite
3 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts or Sconces, Murano Glass circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flush mounts or sconces made in Murano Italy circa 1970 and produced in white and clear glass in a circular or 'beehive' pattern. Each holds one e27 bulb. Price...
Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount or Sconces, Murano Glass, circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flush mount or sconce made in Murano Italy circa 1970 and produced in white and clear 'Pulegoso' glass . This lamp s very much in the manner of what Mazzega was pr...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern square flush mount, manufactured by Fontana Arte in lacquered metal and pressed glass. The lamp consists of 3 pieces of glass screwed into the hardware. It is a ...
Glass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Large flush mount lights, Italy circa 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena flush mount light. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1970s Rare and impressive. Glass, chrome plated metal and patinated brass. Two medium base s...
Brass, Chrome
4 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts or Sconces by Valenti, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
4 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts or sconces by Valenti made in Italy circa 1960 and produced in blown glass and brass. Both still retain their papel labels. Each holds two e14 bulbs...
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.
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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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