Quezal Art Glass Fixtures (3)
By Quezal
Located in Bronx, NY
This interesting group of three vintage bronze flush mount ceiling fixtures dates from the 1920’s.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
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Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Wall Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in München, BY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern floral two-armed brass ceiling fixture or wall lamp. Designed by Willy Daro for Massive Lighting, 1970s, Belgium. Executed in massive cast brass and meta...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Limburg 1 of 2 Vintage Organic Amber Toned Textured Ice Glass Flush Mount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of Limburg Glashütte medium sized Mid-Century Modern vintage flush mount ceiling light fixtures, sconces, or wall lamps circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Limburg 1 of 4 Geometric White & Clear Glass 1970s Flush Mount Lights Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four vintage, minimalist German made wall or ceiling flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1980s White and Clear Round Segmented Domed Glass Flush Mount Light by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A fantastic, vintage and Minimalist German made wall or ceiling flush mount light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Geometric Smoked Glass & Brass Flush Mount Lights by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of fantastic Minimalist, German made wall or ceiling flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Limburg 1 of a Pair Geometric White & Clear Glass 1970s Flush Mount Lights Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of vintage, minimalist German made wall or ceiling flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and refined ceiling light from the 1950s, first half. This flush-mount ceiling fixture beautifully captures the understated elegance of the functionalist design era.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Limburg 1 of 4 Vintage Geometric Black and Clear Glass Flush Mount Lights, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four vintage Minimalist German made wall or ceiling flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
4 Italian Mid-Century Light Column Floor Lamps, Wall Sconces, Flush Mounts.
$2,970Sale Price / item|23% Off
4 Italian Mid-Century Light Column Floor Lamps, Wall Sconces, Flush Mounts.
Located in New York, NY
Four Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist light sculptures that function as floor lamps, flush mount ceiling fixtures or wall sconces. Each composed of a oblong rectangular metal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
A beautiful and well-preserved flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Turquoise Blue Sunburst Light Fixture with Patterned Milk Glass Lampshade, 1950s
$3,308Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Blue Sunburst Light Fixture with Patterned Milk Glass Lampshade, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue Sunburst Ceiling Flush Mount Light Fixture, Milk Glass, Lacquered Wood, Italy, 1950s Eye-catching sunburst ceiling light manufacted at the Mid-20th century Modern period with Sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Opaline Glass, Milk Glass, Wood
French Sunburst Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Frosted Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Details, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass Eye-catching hand-hammered iron and frosted glass flower flush mount / wall light.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Large Sunburst Chandelier Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Curly Rays
Located in Barcelona, ES
French large wrought gilt hand forged iron sunburst flush mount / ceiling light fixture. France, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1 of 2 Sunburst Crown Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful hand-hammered sunburst crown shape leafed flush mount ceiling light fixtures with frosted glass panel diffusers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
1950's Italian Swage Tapered Brass Tubes Ceiling Light
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare 1950's Italian ceiling flush mount light fixture attributed to Gio Ponti.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Nail Design Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, France 1940s
$2,410Sale Price|20% Off
Sunburst Nail Design Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
We invite you to enjoy the whole collection checking "more from this seller" and "all from this seller". Sunburst Flush Mount // Sunburst Light Fixture with Nail Accents // French G...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Rare Mid-Century Ceiling Light or Chandelier by Günter Trieschmann Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern flush mount or ceiling fixture. Designed probably by Günter Trieschmann, 1950s, Stuttgart, Germany Executed in brass, the ceiling fixture needs 11 x E...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Stilnovo Flush Mount Light, Brass Spider Sputnik, Italy, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An Italian 16-arm flush mount ceiling fixture by Stilnovo, manufactured in Midcentury.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Modern Murano Glass Lamp
By Leucos, Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Roberto Pamio, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Houston, TX
This versatile lamp could also be used as a flush mount ceiling fixture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Sunburst Starburst Light Fixure in Bronze Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Starburst Gilt Iron Light Fixture // Sunburst Flush Mount with Spikes // Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture // Starburst flush mount.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Cast Bronze Sconce by Russell & Stoll Co., 1900s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent cast bronze flush mount sconce or ceiling mount light fixture.
Category
20th Century American Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Limburg 1 of 2 Extra Large 1960s Mid-Century Glass Circular Wall Lights Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of rare, extra large pair of Midcentury modern vintage minimal circular round domed geometric shaped flush mount wall or ceiling light / lamp fixtures by Glashütte Limb...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
LUbrd BR
$4,650 / item
LUbrd BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wonderful LUbrd 6 Arm ceiling flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminiaires.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Pendant or Flush Mount Light, Stilnovo St
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant and playful Italian mid-century modern pendant light or semi flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1950s or 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French 1950s Chandelier with Six Opaline Glass Diabolo Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely French 1950s chandelier which is easily adaptable to be a flush mount ceiling fixture.....a black enameled hub around which are three brass double arms each of which hold two ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Mid-Century Gilt Metal Sunburst Ceiling Lamp with Floral Motif, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
The overall composition is full and layered, with leaves and buds overlapping in several rows rather than a single flat ring, which gives the piece unusual depth and dimension for a ...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960's Bubble Glass Sconce / Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture
Located in New York, NY
German 1960's Bubble Glass Wall sconce / Ceiling flush mount fixture. The fixture has been Newly rewired for the US with two Candelabra light sockets.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Set of three Italian space-age brass wall sconces
$1,323Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of three Italian space-age brass wall sconces
Located in Milano, IT
Whether used as wall sconces or flush-mount ceiling fixtures, they are ideal for: Hallways, Bathrooms, Minimalist living rooms, Design-forward interiors They don’t just light up a s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mediterranean Revival Flush Mount – Handmade Wrought Iron Ceiling Light Fixture
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Bold geometry meets timeless craftsmanship in the CM 08 Ceiling Mount. Defined by its eight-sided profile and low-pitched silhouette, this flush mount fixture offers a refined yet ro...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial More Lighting
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage Honsel Flush Mount Crystal Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Fixture
By Honsel, Helena Tynell
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Honsel flush mount light features a captivating crystal glass design, ideal for ceiling or wall installations.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Italian Table or Ceiling Lamp by Pia Guidetti for Lumi, 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Reflecting the ingenious functionality of the era, this design features a convertible dual-purpose construction: it functions beautifully as a substantial table lamp or can be mounte...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Fixture Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand, ERCO Leuchten, Bünte und Remmler, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp or flush mount. It can be used as a wall fixture too.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 12-Arm Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning 12-arm brass flush mount ceiling light embodies the elegance of Stilnovo and Hollywood Regency design, featuring a sunburst pattern with curved arms radiating from a ce...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
LUtier Flush Mount
$910 / item
LUtier Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection the LUtier flush mount is an elegant perforated ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century American design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Semi-Flush Light Fixture
$5,200 / item
Pair of Swedish Semi-Flush Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Swedish glass semi flush-mount ceiling light fixture with five interior candelabra lights.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano Granola Glass Clear Wave Flush Mount
$2,400 / item
Murano Granola Glass Clear Wave Flush Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
The Murano Granola Glass Clear Wave Flush Mount is a stunning ceiling fixture that adds a touch of elegance to any room.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique 1930s Art Deco Skyscraper Frosted Glass Light Shade Lamp Globe Fitter
Located in Red Lion, PA
Its grand scale makes it an ideal candidate to serve as the crowning jewel for a period-correct figural table lamp, a dramatic accent boudoir light, an upscale hallway flush-mount ce...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Murano Glass 2-Tone Disc Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The Large Murano Glass 2-Tone Disc Flush Mount Chandelier is a stunning ceiling fixture that adds a touch of elegance to any room.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Prisms and Chrome Ceiling Fixture Kinkeldey Era
By Kinkeldey, VEB Narva
Located in Hanover, MA
Rewired/Takes six candelabra size bulbs up to 60 watts each. Comes with original ceiling canopy and length of chain but can easily be mounted flush to ceiling as well.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Murano Gold Granola Glass Leaf Form Flush Mount Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
The Murano Gold Granola Glass Leaf Form Flush Mount Chandeliers are stunning ceiling fixtures that add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Brass Glass Semi Flush Light Fixture
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Style Brass And Art Glass Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture Completely Rewired With 6 Candelabra Lights, Accompanied By Chain Canop...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Midcentury Marine Industrial Flush Mounts or Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern, marine industrial wall lights or ceiling flush mount fixtures with thick milk glass globes set into circular stainless steel frames.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Sunburst Crown Chandelier Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with Leaves Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst crown chandelier // Crown sunburst pendant light // Crown flush mount // Sunburst ceiling light fixture.
Category
20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair French Mid-Century Marine Industrial Flush Mounts or Sconces, Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Additional References: Robert Mallet-Stevens, Rene Herbst, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Raymond Loewy, French Art Deco and Modernism, Pair of French Mid-Century Modern, Marine...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian 1950s Sunburst Flush Mount Pendant Light in Green Metal and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Pendant Light / Sunburst Flush Mount / Sunburst Ceiling Fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1462 Glass Brass, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare original Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1642 Beautiful 28" ceiling fixture from blue-ish polished and satin glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1940s, 90 cm
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spain, 1940s Extra Large size: 35,43 in // 90 cm diameter One of a kind carved giltwood sunburst chandelier or ceiling flush mount light fixture in the style of Baroque.
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Two Large Italian Murano Glass Sconces / Fixtures, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Can be oriented vertically or horizontally on the wall or used as flush mount fixtures on the ceiling and will function well in a bath or vanity.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Ice Glass Sconces Attr, to Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in New York, NY
Their shape is a subtle, elliptical form and the aesthetic is pure and modern. The pieces can mount vertically or horizontally and are also designed to also mount on the ceiling as f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Allure 6 Lights Floor Lamp in Polished Chrome and Full Cut Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
This comprehensive collection is designed to provide a cohesive lighting narrative across high-end interiors, offering a wide range of typologies alongside Chandeliers, Ceiling (Flus...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Allure 12 Lights Chandelier in Polished Chrome and Crystal by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
This comprehensive collection is designed to provide a cohesive lighting narrative across high-end interiors, offering a wide range of typologies including Chandeliers, Wall Sconces,...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of French Brutalist Table Lamps in Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Overall Measures: 58 cm H x 17 cm W x 17 cm D // 22,83 in H x 6,69 in W x 6,69 in D We are specialists in lighting: Other table lamps, ceiling flush mounts and light fixtures are ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Allure 3 Lights Wall Sconce in Polished Chrome and Cut Glass by Aggiolight
Located in Geneve, CH
This comprehensive collection is designed to provide a cohesive lighting narrative across high-end interiors, offering a wide range of typologies—including a statement 6-light wall l...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
LUbrd BBI
$4,650 / item
LUbrd BBI
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wonderful LUbrd 6 Arm ceiling flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection, this BBI version of the LUbrd is fabricated with perforated steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass, Steel
Architectural Lighting Corp. Lighting Catalog (Svend Wohlert/Louis Poulsen)
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
With b/w photos (one in color), some line drawings, and curatorial information including designer, measurements, materials, and model numbers. Showcases pendant fixtures, flush-mount...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Spanish Gilt Metal Feathered Crown Ceiling Fixture with Opaline Globe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This brilliant gilt metal flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1960s is truly a stunning piece of Spanish craftsmanship.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Sconce or Ceiling Fixture Flush Mount Murano Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful 1960s clear and amber square sconce or flush mount ceiling light. Thick textured Murano Glass on a lacquered metal frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flush mount ceiling fixture for your home. A flush mount ceiling fixture — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 888 variations of the antique or vintage flush mount ceiling fixture you’re looking for, while we also have 31 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a flush mount ceiling fixture — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A flush mount ceiling fixture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one flush mount ceiling fixture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Barovier&Toso, Gaetano Sciolari and Lightolier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture?
A flush mount ceiling fixture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,410, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
Finding the Right Flush-mount-ceiling-lights 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.
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