Sold|$975
Circa 1950's Star flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-2563a Flushmount with black banding with brass applied stars 2 internal lites keyword search cieling lighting sconces pendant chandelier nautical star lantern
Sold|$542
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp, circa 1910s
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil ceiling lamp, circa 1910s Polished and stove enameled Original cut glass.
Brass
Sold|$1,800 / item
Azucena Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy circa 1960 “Tommy” LSP6 design by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, can be used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. 16.75”dia x 6”h Ref. L5302 $ 1,800 ea ( 2 avail )
Metal
Sold|$1,758
Hanging Brass Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
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
Sold|$1,800
Circa 1920'sBlack Tole Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1540a Three light black tole fixture. Wheel cut frosted glass on the bottom.
Tôle
Sold|$1,275
Circa 1920's oversized pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1926 Large glass pendant with original adged copper fitter
Brass
Sold|$1,475
Circa 1960 Murano Pendant( 4available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1038abcd Ribbed Murano frosted glass pendant
2 at 8" diameter
2 at 7" diameter
Can be chain hung or flushmounted.
Priced individually
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Circa 1910's Bronze Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1539 1910's Bronze ring with embossed details,with new frosted glass 4 internal lights
Bronze
Sold|$2,100
Circa 1960's Alabaster Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1537 Alabaster dome with brass supports
Alabaster, Brass
Sold|$1,800
Circa 1950's Blue Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1566 Blue glass blown into shell shaped wire frame
Metal
Sold|$1,888
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp, circa 1906
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp, circa1906 polished and stove enameled Glass sticks are replaced ( new glass sticks )
Brass
Sold|$975
Circa 1950's Ceramic pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1482 ceramic pendant with perferated design
Ceramic
Pino Signoretto, Chandelier in the Laguna Style, circa 2005
By Pino Signoretto, Dale Chihuly
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier was made at Pino Signoretto's furnace. Owner of the piece said that he made two like this, one in aquamarine and cobalt mix and this one in onyx calcedonia glass whic...
Bronze
Historistic Ceiling Lamp Vienna, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp Vienna, circa 1890s Polished and stove enameled Original glass.
Brass
Sold|$495
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp, circa 1920s. Polished and stove enamelled We have a second one almost the same. A little bit different White opal shade.
Opal, Brass
Stilnovo Brass and Frosted Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Culver City, CA
Stilnovo ceiling lamp with (six) frosted globes in an elegant asymmetrical cascading arrangement. Brass fitters and canopy with brass arms in original black period paint. Made...
Brass
Sold|$3,200 / item
Opaline Ceiling Lights, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1950 Opaline glass shades with brass frames. 11”dia x 6.5”h Ref. L5406 $ 3,200 ea ( 2 avail )
Brass
Sold|$1,250
Circa 1950's geometric cieling panel
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1958 Geometric grid pattern cieling flushmount with 4 internal lites
Glass
Circa 1930's AustrianCrystalbeaded basket flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2279a Crystal basket flushmount
2 internal lites
Priced individually
Sold|$1,550
Circa 1940's Tole circular fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-931 Tole 3 lite fixture with circula band detailed with leaves and center flowers (matches 1-282) finish can be customized
Metal
Sold|$1,950
Circa 1950's Murano Latticino Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1166 Latticino glass blown into wire frame
Sold|$1,200
Circa 1910's Inverted dome pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1098 Opaline glass inverted dome.
Brass
Sold|$2,600
Circa 1950's Capiz Shell chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1412 Unusual capizshell fixture can be cieling mounted or chain hung Height adjustable
Sold|$1,675
Circa 1920's hand painted pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1595 Frosted glass white and powder blue with and painted flowers
Sold|$1,875
Circa 1950's Spun Aluminum lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1589ab Spun Aluminum lantern with acorn shaped milk glass lense
Aluminum
Circa 1920's Austrian crystal pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-1113 Wheel cut bell shaped crystal pendant
Sold|$1,800
Circa 1950's Crystal Flower flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1542 3 lite flushmount with 42 crystal flowers
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,800
Circa 1910's Bent Glass Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1480 Six bent milk glass panels in brass frame suspended by brass chains.
Brass
Sold|$3,850
Circa 1950's French Bagues pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1427 Brass pendant with incised crystal
Sold|$1,600
Circa 1940's art glass pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1620 Hand made gilded leaves with art glass globe
Metal
Sold|$2,124 / set
Industrial Milk Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice pair of industrial milk glass ceiling lights from the 1930-1940s. Geometric steel base, enameled in white, holds the large blown milk glass diffusers. Nice original condition wi...
Steel
Spanish Gilt Crown Ceiling Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
Spanish gilt crown ceiling lights We have 2 matching lights for sale, priced individually Gilt leaf on a metal starry flower shaped ceiling crown They have a small ceiling rose wi...
Metal
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp Vienna circa 1920s with white painted wood plate Glass sticks are replaced (new).
Nickel
Banci Firenze Italian Circular Crystal Ceiling Light or Sconce 1980 circa
By Banci Firenze
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage Italian two-light ceiling fixture by Banci, manufactured by Banci Firenze. A circular crystal cup is decorated with cut-diamond patterns and an antique finish mecca gilded ir...
Crystal, Iron
French Crystal Beaded Ceiling Fixture, circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crystal beaded ascending basket ceiling fixture with brass frame. Beautiful faceted crystal as bottom of light. Holds three candelabra size bulbs. Newly rewired and ready to i...
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,600
Circa 1920's Petite Beaded Crystal Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2280 Petite beaded basket with square crystal border
One edison based socket
Sold|$3,600
Circa 1910 bronze and bent glass flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2057 Bronze frame with bent glass panels with rope detail border
Has hinged bottom panel for relamping
Sold|$1,750
Circa 1940's Ceiling Lights(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-719ab Pair of flushmount glass domes with 2 lites supported by a brass rinm with foliate details.Priced individually
Brass
Sold|$1,900
Circa 1940's Reticolato Murano Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1554 Murano glass blown into wire frame
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,600
Circa 1940's Large Italian Ceramic Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1541 Pierced white ceramic lantern
Ceramic
Sold|$1,850
Circa 1950's Lucite Three Lights Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1512 bent Acrylic 3 lite fixture with brass frame
Brass
Sold|$2,575
Circa 1940's Large Facetted Glass Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1518 Eight lights large brass and facetted glass fixture.
Brass
Circa 1910's Octagonal leaded glass flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1498 octagonal glass and brass flushmount with arched top detail
Brass
Sold|$1,450
Circa 1950 Capiz Shell Pendant 2 available
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-1534 large ovaid shaped capiz shell pendants priced individually
Sold|$2,700
Circa 1940's Large Inverted Dome Fixture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-799 Five lights inverted dome 5 internal lights Height adjustable
Brass
Circa 1920 quilted blue mercury glass pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1485 Unusual Blue mercury glass pendant with brass hardware
Brass
Sold|$2,875
Circa 1910 Cast Opline Glass Inverted Dome
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1828 Cast opaline glass inverted dome with 3 lites on brass stem.Height is adjustable.
Sold|$1,650
Circa 1950's Star flushmount (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1450ab Flushmount with black banding with brass applied stars
2 internal lites
Priced individually
Brass
Sold|$3,600
Circa 1910's Bent glass Lantern (4available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1336 White leaded glass encased in bronze.Priced individually.
Bronze
Circa 1950's Murano" Reticolato" Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1610 Hand blown murano reticolato glass in a metal frame.
Metal
Sold|$1,475
Circa 1950's Capiz Shell Flower Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1643 Individual capiz shell framed in brass to form artichoke shaped pendant
Shell
Sold|$1,600
Circa 1920's hand made brass pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1622 Individual brass panels with floral detailing assenbled in an ovoid shaped pendant
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Circa 1910's Hexagonal bubble Glass Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1606 Frosted and clear glass pendant with patinated brass fitter
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Circa 1950's Ovoid Capiz Shell Pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1623 Unusual ovoid shaped capiz shell pendant
Shell
Rare Italian Vintage Esprit Flushmount by Venini, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Italian vintage Esprit flush mount by Venini. Hand blown clear and amber infused Murano glass flowers and stars, mounted on nickel frame / Designed by Venini circa 1970’s / Made...
Murano Glass
Three Enameled Metal Cubist Ceiling Lights, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Czechoslovakia, circa 1960 Four faceted cubist ceiling lights with contrasting enameled metal frame in brown and burnt orange, opaline glass shade Dimensions: 22 x 22 x 4.5 H Three a...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Wall Light by Massive, Circa 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Gloucester, GB
Hollywood regency wall lights by Massive Circa 1970s - Takes 3x E27 fitting bulbs - Cast brass with gold paint - Wires directly into the wall/ceiling - Designed By Willy Daro ...
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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