What is ceiling mounted light?

A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.

What is a flush ceiling light?

A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.

What are the lights called that are in the ceiling?

The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.

What is the best lighting for a kitchen ceiling?

The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.

What is a flush mount ceiling light?

As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.

What are those circle ceiling lights called?

Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best lighting for low ceilings?

The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.

Round Ceiling Lights

Staff Germany Lights

Peill Putzler Wave

Murano Glass Flush Mount Pair

Midcentury Round Glass Sconce

Honsel Leuchten

Midcentury Asian Lamp

Vintage French Wall Sconce

Venini Reticello

Two Pairs of French Round Disk Wall Sconces or Ceiling Lights 1970s

$3,200 / set

Two Pairs of French Round Disk Wall Sconces or Ceiling Lights 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Two Pairs of round disk French wall sconces or ceiling lights with a geometric patterned convex molded glass shade surrounded by a brass rim.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Postmodern Round Murano Glass Ceiling Lights or Sconces, Italy

$1,364 / set

Pair of Postmodern Round Murano Glass Ceiling Lights or Sconces, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. Made in Murano glass and metal. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight trace of use, but they can be considered as in excellent original condition ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large set Staff Leuchten Round Opaline Ceiling or Wall Lights, Germany 1970s.

$750 / item

Large set Staff Leuchten Round Opaline Ceiling or Wall Lights, Germany 1970s.

By Staff Leuchten

Located in Almelo, NL

Large set Staff Leuchten Round Opaline Ceiling or Wall Lights, Germany 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Opaline Glass, Polyester

Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Ceiling Lamps Glass Flush Mounts Model 1152, Italy 1960

$2,890 / item

Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Ceiling Lamps Glass Flush Mounts Model 1152, Italy 1960

By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta

Located in Vienna, AT

Dimensions re 14.57" x 4.72" Early vintage original lights for Stilnovo. Round shaped ceiling lights with opaline glass and lacquered yellow-green aluminum base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

1 of 3 Mid Century Flushmount Smoked Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1970s

$852 / item

1 of 3 Mid Century Flushmount Smoked Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Aachen, NRW

One of three round glass flush-mount ceiling lights by Limburg, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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Pair Round Industrial Ceiling Lights

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 11 in

Pair Round Industrial Ceiling Lights

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Pair Round Industrial Ceiling Lights

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Artemide LEDBAR 24 Dimmable Round Wall or Ceiling Light by Na Design

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 2.84 in D 4.49 in

Artemide LEDBAR 24 Dimmable Round Wall or Ceiling Light by Na Design

By NA Design, Artemide

Located in Hicksville, NY

Wall or ceiling mounted luminaire for indirect lighting with a square or rounded extruded aluminum, clear-coated finish. End caps powder-coated matte grey. Diffuser in extruded acry...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Ledbar 48 Dimmable Round Wall or Ceiling Ligh by Na Design

Unavailable

H 46.58 in W 2.84 in D 4.49 in

Artemide Ledbar 48 Dimmable Round Wall or Ceiling Ligh by Na Design

By NA Design, Artemide

Located in Hicksville, NY

Wall or ceiling mounted luminaire for indirect lighting with a square or rounded extruded aluminium, clear-coated finish. End caps powder-coated matte grey. Diffuser in extruded acr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Ledbar 36 Dimmable Round Wall or Ceiling Light by NA Design

Unavailable

H 35.08 in W 2.84 in D 4.49 in

Artemide Ledbar 36 Dimmable Round Wall or Ceiling Light by NA Design

By NA Design, Artemide

Located in Hicksville, NY

Wall or ceiling mounted Luminaire for indirect lighting with a square or rounded extruded aluminium, clear-coated finish. End caps powder-coated matte grey. Diffuser in extruded acry...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Brass & Glass Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Set of 3

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H 3.55 in Dm 13.78 in

Italian Brass & Glass Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Set of 3

By Stilnovo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This set of 3 round ceiling lights can be used as sconces as well.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Finnish Ceiling Lights Paavo Tynell for Taito

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H 11.75 in Dm 13.75 in

Pair of Finnish Ceiling Lights Paavo Tynell for Taito

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of round ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito OY, Finland, Model 2262, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Round White Opaline Glass Vintage Iron Scones Ceiling Lamps

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H 13.98 in W 13.98 in D 5.91 in

Round White Opaline Glass Vintage Iron Scones Ceiling Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Opaline Industrial scone / ceiling lamp. Black / Brown metal base with white opaline glass Weight: 3.50 kg / 7.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitab...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Round Molded Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Light

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H 3.5 in Dm 6 in

Mid-Century Round Molded Bubble Glass Wall or Ceiling Light

Located in Troy, MI

European clear glass round light fixture can be used as a sconce or flush mount fixture, circa 1970s. Molded glass has a bubble texture to the surface. New wiring for US electrical s...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Round Gray Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Ceiling Flush Mounts (2x)

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H 5.91 in Dm 11.82 in

Round Gray Cast Iron Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Ceiling Flush Mounts (2x)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Grey cast iron. Clear glass. Double bulb holder. Weight: 4.5 kg / 9.9 lb Priced individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by intern...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Murano Round Floral Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights

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H 6 in Dm 11 in

Pair of Murano Round Floral Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Murano hand blown floral or flower flush mount ceiling lights. Mounted on white painted metal backplate frames, each takes 2 40-watt candelabra size bulbs, newly wired.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of Postmodern Round Murano Glass Ceiling Lights or Sconces, Italy

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H 4.73 in Dm 14.57 in

Pair of Postmodern Round Murano Glass Ceiling Lights or Sconces, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1970s. Made in Murano glass and metal. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight trace of use, but they can be considered as in excellent original conditio...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Large Wave Clear Flush Mount or Wall lights by Peill & Putzler

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H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in

Set of Two Large Wave Clear Flush Mount or Wall lights by Peill & Putzler

By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large round wave glass ceiling lights, flush mount designed by Koch and Lowy for Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Stockmann Orno Opal Glass Flush Mount Model "70-013", Finland ca 1950s

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H 13.39 in Dm 11.82 in

Stockmann Orno Opal Glass Flush Mount Model "70-013", Finland ca 1950s

By Stockmann-Orno

Located in Utrecht, NL

These especially rare flush mounts have been documented to have once graced the Helsinki Home Education College’s walls, along with several other Orno models. This pair of rounded op...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Opal

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Glass Round Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Set of Three

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H 3.55 in Dm 11.82 in

Mid-Century Italian Brass and Glass Round Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Set of Three

By Arteluce, Stilnovo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This set of three round ceiling lights can be used as sconces as well.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

One Round White and Red Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces or Ceiling Lights

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H 4 in Dm 12 in

One Round White and Red Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces or Ceiling Lights

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Vienna, AT

One Mid-Century lamp with beautiful handblown lampshades, made of white, and clear Murano glass with a nice red stripe around. To be used as a wall light or flush mount. Made in Ital...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Round Iron Rings Glass Flush Mount Ceiling / Wall Light, 1960s Germany

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H 3.55 in Dm 9.85 in

Round Iron Rings Glass Flush Mount Ceiling / Wall Light, 1960s Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Limburg Round Rings Glass Flush Mount Ceiling / Wall Light, 1960s Dimensions Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 9.84 in. (25 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max....

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Venini Art Deco "Reticello" Murano Glass Italian Sconces, 1930s

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H 4.93 in Dm 9.06 in

Pair of Venini Art Deco "Reticello" Murano Glass Italian Sconces, 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Roma, IT

A pair of elegant round ceiling lights with reticello glass by Venini, with brass mounts.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Round Ice Crystal Ceiling Lights, Flush Mount by Honsel, 1970s, Germany

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H 4.34 in Dm 9.65 in

Set of 2 Round Ice Crystal Ceiling Lights, Flush Mount by Honsel, 1970s, Germany

By Honsel

Located in Andernach, DE

A beautiful set of 2 medium sized flush mount wall- or ceiling lamps by Honsel Leuchten, Germany. German classic of the 1960s to 70s. The light shades are from chunky, ice crystal s...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Limburg Glass Bubble Flush Ceiling Lights

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H 4 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Limburg Glass Bubble Flush Ceiling Lights

By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful pair of 1960s very light golden bubble glass round flush ceiling lights by Helena Tynell for Limburg glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Large Wave Clear Flush Mount or Wall lights by Peill & Putzler

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H 6.3 in Dm 13.78 in

Set of Two Large Wave Clear Flush Mount or Wall lights by Peill & Putzler

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large round wave glass ceiling lights,flush mount designed by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Austrian Amber Spike Pattern Round Ceiling Lights

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H 4.5 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Austrian Amber Spike Pattern Round Ceiling Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

This gorgeous pair of Austrian flushmounts having honey toned glass in a progressive bubble-to-spike pattern will bring interest to your space. One standard base socket each. PRICE i...

Category

20th Century Austrian Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Round Circle Pattern Ceiling Lights

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H 4 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Round Circle Pattern Ceiling Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

Pristine pair of round flush mount ceiling lights in clear and frosted glass.

Category

20th Century Austrian Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Pair of Round Austrian Amber Ceiling Lights

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D 4 in Dm 9.5 in

Pair of Round Austrian Amber Ceiling Lights

Located in Stamford, CT

This pair of Austrian amber flush mounts with an organic starburst pattern and slightly iridescent surface will cast warm light and blend beautifully with all decors. Please not...

Category

20th Century Austrian Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Round Bubble Ceiling Lights Flush Mount

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H 4 in Dm 15 in

Pair of Large Round Bubble Ceiling Lights Flush Mount

Located in Stamford, CT

Elegant Pair of Round Bubble Lights. Great addition to all decors. Each takes three medium base bulbs, up to 60W per bulb.

Category

20th Century Austrian Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Pair of Round Sconces, Helena Tynell Limburg, Bubble Glass, 1960s Ceiling Lights

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H 4.34 in Dm 9.85 in

Pair of Round Sconces, Helena Tynell Limburg, Bubble Glass, 1960s Ceiling Lights

By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful set of 2 bubble glass sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashutte Limburg, Germany 1960s - also to use as ceiling lamps. Very good condition, each one for an E14 bulb. A match...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Oval White Opaline Glass Flush Mount Sconces Wall Lamps

$238 / item

H 15.75 in W 12.01 in D 4.73 in

Vintage German Oval White Opaline Glass Flush Mount Sconces Wall Lamps

Located in Amsterdam, NL

German opaline industrial ceiling lamp Metal base with white opaline glass 1x E27 / E26 Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Round Sconces by Barovier e Toso

$1,250Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 5.12 in Dm 9.85 in

Pair of Round Sconces by Barovier e Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown round multicolor Murano glass diffusers mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso circa 1950s Original mark on the backpl...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

German Vintage Round Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Idell, 1960s

$568Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.34 in Dm 12.21 in

German Vintage Round Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Idell, 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser Idell

Located in Oirlo, LI

A beautiful round vintage ceiling lamp with glass shade made of special ice glass. The glass is of high quality and has a special texture that spreads the light in a beautiful way. S...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern-Style Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces

$2,614 / set

H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 4.53 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern-Style Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Two Art Deco wall lamps shaped like a shell. Made of Murano Graniglia glass, mounted on a brass base. The wall lamps have two lights each and are equipped with an E14 socket for Euro...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Round Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, 1960s

$860 / set

H 4.13 in Dm 9.75 in

Set of Two Round Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, 1960s

By RZB Leuchten

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Set of two white opaline or milk glass flushmount lights. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each Fixture requires one European E27 / 110...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Mazzega

$3,950 / set

H 12.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.63 in

Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Mazzega

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Mazzega. Offered is a stunning pair of Murano sconces designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970's. These sconces have a central pearlized white...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Large flush mount lights, Italy circa 1960s

$4,900

H 5.5 in Dm 18 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Wila, 1950s, Germany

$3,126

H 3.55 in Dm 10.24 in

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamps or Flush Mounts by Wila, 1950s, Germany

By WILA

Located in München, BY

Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or flush mounts. Manufactured probably by Wila, 1950s, Germany. The lamps are executed in brass and each needs 1 x...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s

$3,700

H 5.75 in Dm 11.75 in

Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light Made in Italy in 1960s. Textured glass, enameled metal, brass. Takes 3 medium base bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. FREE US rewiring ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Uplight Murano Graniglia Sconces

$2,100 / set

H 9.45 in W 14.57 in D 7.49 in

Pair of Uplight Murano Graniglia Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass shades hand blown using graniglia technique / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa 1970s Measures: width 14.5 inch...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy

$1,531

H 6.3 in Dm 20.87 in

Mid-century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy

By Stilux

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy This lamp works with 6 x E27 light bulbs. Wired and Suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do not hesitat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light model 1243, Italy circa 1960s

$14,500

H 11 in Dm 23 in

Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light model 1243, Italy circa 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light model 1243. Italy 1960s. Stilnovo label. Made of copper and enameled metal. Five candelabra sockets. Rewired for US. Black enamel restored. FREE US...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Copper, Metal

Pair of German Vintage Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces

$3,217 / set

H 4.34 in Dm 12.21 in

Pair of German Vintage Round Geometric Glass Ceiling Wall Flush Mounts Sconces

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful pair of sculptural hand blown amber glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Stilux Style Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts, Italy, 1960s

$1,700 / item

H 4 in Dm 10.5 in

Stilux Style Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts, Italy, 1960s

By Stilux

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stilux style ceiling or wall lights Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Opaline glass, chrome plated metal Take one medium bulb each Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Price is ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Two Mid Century Donut Ceiling Fixtures or Sconces by Staff Germany 1970s

$907 / set

H 4.53 in Dm 7.09 in

Set of Two Mid Century Donut Ceiling Fixtures or Sconces by Staff Germany 1970s

By Staff Leuchten

Located in München, BY

Set of two elegant mid century modern donut flush mounts / sconces. Designed & manufactured by Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Manufacturers label on the bulb holder. Executed in al...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Stilnovo 1243 flush mount ceiling lamp Italy 1960

$8,112

H 11.82 in Dm 23.63 in

Stilnovo 1243 flush mount ceiling lamp Italy 1960

By Stilnovo

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The Model 1243 ceiling lamp, or flush mount, is a remarkable piece of mid-century modern design by the renowned manufacturer Stilnovo in Italy in 1960. This large ceiling lamp, with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

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Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox

On Hold|~~$27,230 / set~~

H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox

By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy

Located in Echt, NL

Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Inglewood, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces

$970 / item

H 25.6 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

$909 / item

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Heart Chair in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory ...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Armona - Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Marine Blue With Linen Lampshade

$511 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 11.03 in

Armona - Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp Marine Blue With Linen Lampshade

Located in Braga, PT

Brighten up your space with our handcrafted ceramic lamp glazed in Marine Blue. Its minimalist design will surely be a beautiful addition to any space and its beautiful ceramic bod...

Category

2010s Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s

$2,269

H 43.31 in Dm 15.75 in

Vintage Alabaster Pendant Lamp, Art Deco Style, French Design, 1930s

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely pedestal lamp is made of precious alabaster, and it's a one-of-a-kind piece. This lamp is perfect for high rooms, but if you're worried about it being too long, don't be!...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Copper

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,649 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

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2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

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Wrought Iron

Ceramic Tissue Box

$317 / item

H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Ceramic Tissue Box

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...

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Ceramic, Clay

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,765 / item

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century

$2,850

H 31.5 in W 97.5 in D 37.5 in

A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli

$6,500

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 17 in

Gio Ponti Headboard from Hotel Royal, Napoli

By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti

Located in Hanover, MA

A single wall mounted headboard with floating two-tiered nightstand shelves, designed by Gio Ponti in 1955 for the Hotel Royal in Naples. Produced by Giordano Chiesa. Walnut. Ligh...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

2023 Moroso Gogan Composition SP4 from MO10631 by Patricia Urquiola - Right Pink

$26,000

H 27 in W 143 in D 159.5 in

2023 Moroso Gogan Composition SP4 from MO10631 by Patricia Urquiola - Right Pink

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Gogan Composition SP4R, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The Gogan Composition is compr...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Paavo Tynell 1972 Pendant Bamboo Shade Ø60 cm for GUBI

$1,299 / item

H 10.83 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

Paavo Tynell 1972 Pendant Bamboo Shade Ø60 cm for GUBI

By Gubi, Paavo Tynell

Located in New York, NY

Designed by the legendary Paavo Tynell, the 1972 pendant features a conical shade in bamboo, crafted by master artisans. The the bamboo slats are hand sewn into a pleated mat and fas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Very Tall Gilded Iron and Marble Tulip Floor Lamps, France, circa 1950s

$22,735 / set

H 65.75 in Dm 14.18 in

Very Tall Gilded Iron and Marble Tulip Floor Lamps, France, circa 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Delightful, one-of-a-kind set of five gold-painted textured iron "tulip" floor lamps, set on round, black marble bases, veined with white. Striking and very decorative pieces.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Iron

CliftonOver Yonder: Impressionistic Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Framed

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 36 in

Over Yonder: Impressionistic Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Framed

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clifton, a Chinese contemporary artist, immerses himself in the exquisite art of plein-air painting. With each brushstroke, he captures the dynamic interplay of light and atmosphere,...

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Round Ceiling Lights For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of round ceiling lights for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique round ceiling lights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and acrylic. We have 10 antique and vintage round ceiling lights in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Round ceiling lights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of round ceiling lights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial round ceiling lights are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small round ceiling lights measuring 2.84 inches across. Artemide, NA Design and Glashütte Limburg each produced beautiful round ceiling lights that are worth considering.

How Much are Round Ceiling Lights?

Round ceiling lights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $259 and the highest can go for as much as $3,800.

Finding the Right Flush Mount for You

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.

Questions About Round Ceiling Lights

What is ceiling mounted light?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
What is a flush ceiling light?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
What are the lights called that are in the ceiling?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
What is the best lighting for a kitchen ceiling?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.
What is a flush mount ceiling light?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
What are those circle ceiling lights called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best lighting for low ceilings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.