Set of 9 flush mount lights designed by Borèns, Sweden circa 1970.
By Boréns Borås
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Set of 9 ceiling lights designed in the 70's by the swedish manufacturer Borèns Borås. All the lights are made in laquered iron, they are labeled by the editor. The lights can be put...
Iron
Large Spanish gilt gold crown Flush Mount round curve glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and opaline glass ; white ; opaline Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Limburg Pair of Circular Iron Rings and Glass Flush Mount Lights, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Limburg Glashütte pair of circular iron and glass flush mount lights / sconces made in Germany, circa 1965. Featuring thick heavy blown glass with concaved round "Iron" rings which c...
Metal
Large Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light by Limburg Glashütte, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped wall or ceiling flush mount light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The bubble glass bulges slightly out of it's bla...
Brass
Limburg Pair of Vintage Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lights, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of beautifully, minimal, geometric and simply shaped wall or ceiling flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The Pulegoso or 'bubble' glass bulges ...
Brass
Rare German Mid-Century Blue Bubble 'Efeso' Glass Flush Mount Light, circa 1970
By Limburg, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful and very rare mid-century blue bubble glass square / cube flush mount wall light or sconce with minimalist chrome plated metal backplate by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Made...
Metal, Chrome
Antique Frosted Etched Glass and Brass Flush Mount Light from France circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Ceiling mount light with single porcelain Edison socket under an etched, frosted glass dome. Embossed banding on the brass collar. All original, circa 1890. Perfect for rooms with l...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Gilded and Clear Glass Flush Mount Lights by Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of octagonally shaped, midcentury Minimalist German made clear glass and polished brass flush mount light fixtures or lamps designed Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by Glashütte, L...
Metal
Set of Three Iron and Glass Flush Mount Light by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Octagonally shaped, minimalist German made flush mount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg circa 1965. This Art Deco and lantern style Plafonnier casts a fantastic light when...
Brass
Limburg 1 of 8 Iron & Glass Vintage Mid-Century Flush Mount Lights, circa 1965
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of eight vintage Midcentury Modern octagonally shaped, Minimalist German made clear glass with "iron" frame and lacquered polished brass base flush mount light fixtures produced ...
Brass
Set of Three Large Glass Globe / Ball Flush Mount Light by Doria, circa 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of Three large vintage / retro / mid century modern flush mount / Chandelier Pendant light fixtures by Doria Leuchten, Germany, circa 1965-1975. The huge mouth-blown Murano glass...
Aluminum
1 or 3 Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lights by Limburg Glashütte circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully, minimal, geometric and simply shaped wall or ceiling flush mount light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The Pulegoso or 'bubble' glass bulges slightly ...
Brass
Sold|$143
Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930.
Stainless Steel
Sold|$1,062
French Art Deco Flushmount, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine French Art Deco flushmount, circa 1930. Large blown tiered glass diffuser with a slight greenish/Vaseline tint. The "stepped" ceiling mount is made of polished aluminum. Very go...
Aluminum
Murano Flushmount Opaline Glass, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
19.5" diameter satin glass Murano (labelled) flush fixture with rose glass accent, Italy 1980 White glass Murano flush light with a rose or pink inset glass rosette in near perfec...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Italian Brass and Glass Flushmount, circa 1980
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique Italian brass and glass flushmount, circa 1980. A lovely structured and tiered brass body with eight arms each with an E14 socket covered by a palm-leaf shaped glass diff...
Brass
Sold|$1,056
French Bronze Ceiling Hall Lamp, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
A French bronze ceiling hall lamp, circa 1900 A bronze ceiling hall lamp with crystal shade. With screw fixing to keep the crystal shade in place. With acathus leaf motif and a Fr...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$1,888
Bakalowits Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
Bakalowits ceiling lamp, circa 1960s Original condition Three bulbs.
Crystal, Brass
Sciolari Glass Brass Flushmount, Italy, circa 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
Sciolari ceiling fixture made from glass and brass, Italy midcentury Very beautiful 13.4" flushmount with 4 glass panels on a brass and chrome base. It's in very good condition, n...
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$448
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamps, circa 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil ceiling lamps, circa 1908 Polished and stove enamelled Beautiful original glasses Only one left
Brass
Large Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1960, Striped Glass
By Stilux, Lumen, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant modernist Italian ceiling light, circa 1960. The large glass diffuser is suspended by a pierced and black lacquered centerpiece. The glass has a striped frosting on the outsi...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Sold|$448
Bauhaus Ceiling Lamp, circa 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Germany, 1930s Original condition New electricity One bulb.
Metal
Sold|$424
Limburg Ceiling Lamp, circa 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Wien, AT
Limburg ceiling lamp around 1970s Nickel plated with original glass. Original condition.
Nickel
Vintage Mid Century Holophane Ice Glass Lights Circa 1970 France
By Holophane
Located in Trensacq, FR
Holophane ice glass lights Circa 1970 Large 70s textured glass light from French Lighting Manufacturer Holophane.
Metal
Large French Wall or Ceiling Light, circa 1960
By Maison Lunel, Arlus
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique oval French ceiling or wall light from the early 1960s. The centerpiece in the shape of a painter pallet is made of black opaline glass is set off from ceiling or wall gi...
Brass
Ceramic Ceiling Lamp Germany, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic ceiling lamp Germany, circa 1920s Original condition.
Ceramic
Sold|$396
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp, circa 1920s polished and stove enameled.
Brass
Sold|$495
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp, circa 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled.
Brass
Small Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp, circa 1907
Located in Wien, AT
Small Jugendstil ceiling lamp circa 1907 Nickel-plated Very beautiful original glass.
Nickel
Sold|$495
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled Glass sticks are replaced (new).
Brass
Sold|$566
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled Glass sticks are replaced (new).
Brass
Muller Freres French Art Deco Semi Flushmount, circa 1925
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco semi flushmount by Muller Freres (Luneville), France, circa 1925. Thick frosted white glass shade with its solid bronze fixture. Signed "Muller Freres Luneville" on t...
Bronze
1 of 2 Black White Flushmounts, Italy, circa 1965
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 2 black white flushmounts, Italy, circa 1965- priced individually Very elegant ceiling fixtures or wall lights. We have 2 identical pieces available which are priced per piec...
Brass
Angelo Lelii Stella A 9 Ceiling Light, circa 1960
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare “Stella a 9” ceiling light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, circa 1960. Nine-arm brass structure, each arm a different length for a dynamic asymmetrical effect, with large satin ...
Brass
Five Murano Flushmounts Green Opal Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 5 Murano flushmount lamps produced in Italy circa 1970, priced per piece Very rare set of 5 identical ceiling lights in near perfect condition, that will also work as wall ...
Brass
Italian Chrome and Blue Glass Light Fixture from Veca, circa 1970
By VECA
Located in Trensacq, FR
Iconic Italian hexagon light from Italian lighting manufacturers Veca. Frosted glass dome surrounded by six trapezoid-shaped electric blue glass elements all mounted on a chromed h...
Chrome
Art Deco Brass Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. New wooden desk. Glass and brass without damage. To the classic bulb.
Milk Glass
Amber Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice Danish amber glass ceiling light from the 1960-1970s. Geometrically textured glass diffuser with brass hardware. Two original brass E14 sockets with new wiring. Very good origin...
Brass
Large Refurbished Palwa Gilt Brass and Glass Flushmount, Germany, circa 1965
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Palwa gilt brass and glass flushmount, Germany, circa 1965- fully refurbished Gorgeous 22" Palwa flushmount; two rows of gold-plated brass rings with glass circles. Bottom sur...
Brass
Rare Graphical Flushmount Attributed to Ignazio Gardella Flushmount, circa 1960
By Sergio Mazza, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare graphical flushmount attributed to Ignazio Gardella flushmount, circa 1960 Very elegant ceiling fixture or wall light designed attributed to Ignazio Gardella for Artemide. W...
Brass
Small Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Art Deco ceiling lamp, circa 1920s Original condition.
Brass, Nickel
Sold|$1,298
Two Art Deco Ceiling Lamps, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Art Deco ceiling lamps, circa 1920s. Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Art Deco Alpaca Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco alpaca ceiling lamp, circa 1920 Polished Glass sticks are replaced (new).
Glass, Alpaca
Sold|$1,156
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Ceiling lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s Brass (nickel-plated) Original old cut glass.
Brass, Nickel
Sold|$1,652
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco ceiling lamp, Vienna, circa 1920s Alpaca Original antique cut glass shade Only polished.
Alpaca, Cut Glass
Small Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, circa 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Small Art Deco ceiling lamp, circa 1920s. Polished and stove enamelled Wood plate white painted on top. (Bulb not included).
Brass
Ceiling or Wall Lamp, Italian, circa 1980s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceiling or wall lamp, Italian, circa 1980s Original condition The second pictures is showing how it would look like an wall lamp.
Glass
Ceiling or Wall Light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s. Made of enameled metal frame. Socket : one x E27.
Metal
Sold|$1,888
Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine brass and glass ceiling light from the 1930-1940s. The white dome-shaped glass diffuser is held by a simple brass structure with charming details: A scalloped brass plate on the...
Brass
Two Ceramic Ceiling or Wall Lamps, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Two ceramic ceiling or wall lamps, circa 1970s. Original condition.
Ceramic, Glass
Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp with Cut Glass, circa 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil ceiling lamp with cut glass, circa 1908 Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Two Art Deco Table Lamps, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Art Deco table lamps, Vienna, circa 1920s Brass nickel-plated Original glass shades.
Brass, Nickel
Large Reggiani Wall or Ceiling Lights, circa 1970, Polished Stainless Steel
By Reggiani Lampadari
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of large polished stainless steel wall or ceiling lights by Reggiani, late 1960s. Very stylish lights in very good condition with only a light patina. One original E27 sock...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair of Art Deco Ceiling or Wall Lights, circa 1930, Enameled Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of small Art Deco ceiling or wall lights, circa 1930. Blown glass diffuser with enameled geometric decorations. Nice original condition with minor patina. One original nickeled ...
Aluminum
Stilnovo wall lights, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stilnovo sconces, a pair. Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. Textured glass, brass, enameled metal. "Stilnovo" label inside on one lamp. Take 2 candelabra bulbs each. Priced a...
Metal, Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte flush mount ceiling light. Italy 1950s. Three candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Brass, textured glass. Price is for 1 ceiling...
Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte flush mount ceiling light. Italy 1950s. Three candelabra sockets. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Brass, textured glass. Price is for 1 ceiling...
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.
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
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