Pair of Sisten Ceiling Lamps by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Gianni Celada
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of Sisten ceiling lamps designed by Gianni Celada and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1970s. These Sisten ceiling lamps are part of the Sisten series; consisting of various w...
Metal
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Copper/Sand White
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a polished copper interior and sand white e...
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Acqua Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Lerici Acqua ext...
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Polished Nickel
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and polished nickel ...
Brass
Perla Flushmount Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass/Bronze Finish.
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Perla flushmount features an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Tuscany. The first images show the fixture with a satin brass interior and Bronzo Nuvolato ...
Brass
German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Iron
Italian Murano Glass Gold Leaves Modern Flushmount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive production with precious Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion, creating a fabulous light effect. Available also with ice color glasses. Frame; gold-plated or nickel. ...
Art Glass
Italian Murano glass ceiling light by La Murrina from the 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Plafonnier italien des années 1980, fabriqué par la manufacture La Murrina. Entièrement réalisé en verre de Murano orange granuleux, il est orné d'un grand cabochon en verre. La stru...
Metal, Brass
German Vintage Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... beautiful hand blown bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Otto Wagner Ceiling Lights for the Vienna Metropolitan Railways, Around 1900
By Otto Wagner
Located in Wien, Au
As the most important Austrian urban planner of the time, Otto Wagner was commissioned with the planning and construction of the Vienna metropolitan railway system, which he implemen...
Brass
$862Sale Price|20% Off
Large 1960s White Iron Clear Glass Ceiling Light from Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Elegant vintage ceiling or wall light made of iron and clear glass, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. The lamp has a heavy spider web shaped lampshade made of iron and ...
Metal
$1,633Sale Price / set|20% Off
set of 2 unique PINK spot STILNOVO Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: metal ceiling light set of 2 ( a set of 4 lights is also available) COLOR: PINK Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light set was produced in the 1...
Metal, Brass
Large Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3x E27 (US E26).
Metal
$408Sale Price / item|20% Off
RAAK Globe Wall/Ceiling Lamp, Grey Smoked Glass, Mid-Century Modern
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
RAAK Amsterdam globe wall or ceiling lamps. In and outdoor. Black plastic fixture Grey smoked glass dome. Two sizes. 8 pieces 4 smaller ones, height 31 cm diameter 19 cm . 4 bigger o...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Crystal Flushmount Ceiling Light Fixture, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Miami, FL
Kinkeldey Classic German 1970s chrome and crystals flushmount, ceiling light, light fixture from the late 1970s. In working condition and uses 6 small European 40 watts light bulbs.
Crystal, Chrome
Large German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flushmount, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 4 x E27 (US E26).
Metal
1 of the 6 Extra Large Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Rijssen, NL
Very huge and high-end flushmount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company, Germany, 1970s.
Chrome
Axolight Clavius Medium Ceiling Lamp in Sand Lampshade with White Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Clavius Medium Ceiling Lamp in Sand Lampshade with White Finish by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian Admire the texture of a precious hand-made silken thread lampshade. Clavius expr...
Steel
Axolight Clavius Medium Ceiling Lamp in Tobacco Lampshade with White Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Clavius Medium Ceiling Lamp in Tobacco Lampshade with White Finish by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian Admire the texture of a precious hand-made silken thread lampshade. Clavius e...
Steel
Golden Bubble Wall or Ceiling Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Hannover, DE
This very hard to find golden bubble glass wall light dates from the 1960s and is in very good condition. The lamp can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The lamp has an E27 s...
Glass
Period French Art Deco Sabino Paris Glass Geometric Ceiling Globe Lamp Shade
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare period French Art Deco frosted globe from lampshade by Sabino for the French Market. With a grey to purple frosted patina and a geometric or prism design. The fitter nec...
Art Glass
Axolight Fairy Recessed Ceiling Lamp in Crystal by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Fairy Recessed Ceiling Lamp with Chrome Finish and Aluminum Trim in Crystal by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian Multiple reflections and iridiscent symmetries go through the matter ...
Aluminum
Axolight Fairy Recessed Ceiling Lamp in Amber by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Fairy Recessed Ceiling Lamp with Chrome Finish and Aluminum Trim in Amber by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian Multiple reflections and iridiscent symmetries go through the matter to...
Aluminum
Axolight Fairy Recessed Ceiling Lamp in Grey by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Fairy Recessed Ceiling Lamp with Chrome Finish and Aluminum Trim in Grey by Manuel & Vanessa Vivian Multiple reflections and iridiscent symmetries go through the matter to ...
Aluminum
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Gem-Cut Crystal Wall or Ceiling Light Model 2319
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare and exquisite wall or flush mount ceiling light model 2319 with gem-cut crystal glass diffusers mounted on lacquered bronzed brass structures, insid...
Aluminum, Brass
Wall or ceiling light 45, Carlo Nason, Itre, Murano Glass, Italy
By Carlo Nason, ITRE
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Carlo Nason has design this Murano glass wall light for his own company Itre in the 1980's. After working for V Nason C., Leucos, Mazzega and other glass factories (especially might...
Metal
Otto Wagner Ceiling Lights for the Vienna Metropolitan Railways, Around 1900
By Otto Wagner
Located in Wien, Au
As the most important Austrian urban planner of the time, Otto Wagner was commissioned with the planning and construction of the Vienna metropolitan railway system, which he implemen...
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Ceiling Fixture or Sconce by Bünte & Remmler Germany 1950s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount or sconce in style of Gino Sarfatti Model #155. With perforated brass diffusor. This is a very impressive and decorat...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Square Triedi Murano Glass Contemporary Flushmount or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous contemporary square ceiling light with clear triedi Murano glasses on gold-plated square frame. Available four pairs and also a pair of sconces. Four E 14 light bulbs. We ...
Glass
NOS Minimalist German Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Pendant Light 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful clear glass and black lacquered metal pendant light in the Art Dèco style. Germany, 1960s. Sockets: One E27 (US 1x E26). Height (body): 12 In (30 cm) NOS. This light is...
Metal
Art deco Ceiling lamp with opal glasses and glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art deco Ceiling lamp with opal glasses and glass sticks vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled the glass sticks are replaced ( new ) Opal glass
Opal, Brass
$807Sale Price|20% Off
Big Bauhaus Chrome Ceiling Light, 1940s / Zukov /8 pieces available
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s - Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - New electricity - Marked by maker: Zukov. jr
Chrome
Fine 1970’s Brass and Glass Square “Queen Necklace” Ceiling Light by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - A fine French 1970's round "Queens Necklace" flush mount ceiling light made with rough laid glass slabs set between two brass frames and a white optical glass d...
Brass
Art Deco Small Opaque Geometric Sphere Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This unique and exquisite French Art Deco sculptural glass globe features a high relief geometric pattern with symmetrical lines and angles distinctive throughout the Deco period. Av...
Glass
Ceiling Lamp, Model 71, in Brass and Opaline Glass by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare ceiling lamp model 71-125, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Stockmann-Orno in Finland, exemplifies the restrained elegance and technical refinement of Fi...
Brass
one of... Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
One wonderful vintage hand blown white opal and BLUE glass flushmount. Italy, 1970s-1980s. Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26). Available in green and blue/cyen-blue please see 2 last pic...
Metal
Glashuette Limburg Ceiling Lamp Sconce Glass and Brass 1970s, 2 Available
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
Midcentury ceiling lamp manufactured in the 1970s by Glashuette Limburg. Model A507. The shade is made of fluted clear glass that is etched on the raised parts and clear in the flute...
Brass
Large Art Deco Stepped Birthday Cake Skyscaper Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique Art Deco stepped birthday cake skyscraper ceiling glass globe in white milk glass features an alternating smooth and scalloped triple-tier design. Available with new brass or ...
Glass
Brass Square Design 4 Head Ceiling Lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass square design 4 head ceiling lamp by Cosack, 1970s, Germany. Designed and manufactured for Gebrüder Cosack. Rare Minimalist design flushmount or wall lamp Original label...
Metal, Brass
Brass + Yellow Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass wall light sconces ceiling light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy. The lights is ...
Metal, Brass
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 ...
Metal
Art Deco Bell Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant with Geo Pattern
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning Art Deco bell-shaped white ceiling glass globe features a geometric, symmetrical pattern that will add a retro touch to any room in your home. Available with new brass or ch...
Glass
Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in Black
By Sammode, Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' ceiling or wall lamp for Sammode Studio in black. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic lamp is a newly produced authorized re-edition by ...
Aluminum, Steel
Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in White
By Sammode, Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in white. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic lamp is a newly produced authorized re-edition by ...
Aluminum, Steel
Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in Gray
By Sammode, Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' ceiling or wall lamp for Sammode Studio in gray. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic lamp is a newly produced authorized re-edition by S...
Aluminum, Steel
Small Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 14' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 14' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. The Dioscuri is a timeless fixture. Executed in handblown frosted and etched glass for soft light diffusio...
Steel
Pair of Large Modern Artisan Blown Curved Waffle Wall/ Ceiling Lights
Located in Westport, CT
Fantastic pair of modern curved blown Murano sconces/ ceiling lights. Blown in a lovely shimmery and opaque white. Shown with silver hardware that can be switched out for brass. Note...
Blown Glass
Very beautiful 1960s gold-plated ceiling or wall lamp by Banci Firenze, Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
Elegant and rare 1960s Florentine-style ceiling or wall lamp. Manufacturer: Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. A highly refined design featuring transparent and amber-colored flowers and ...
Metal, Gold Plate
Set of Three Large Smoky Glass and Brass Ceiling Lights by Kamenický Šenov, Czec
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare set of three large Mid-Century ceiling lights produced in Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. Each fixture features a substantial hand-blown smoky glass globe res...
Brass
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in Multicolor with White Metal Finish
By Sandro Santantonio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in Multicolor with White Metal Finish by Sandro Santantonio Cheerfulness meets inspiration and together they create Muse. Energetic colours, sinuou...
Aluminum
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in White with White Metal Finish
By Sandro Santantonio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in White with White Metal Finish by Sandro Santantonio Cheerfulness meets inspiration and together they create Muse. Energetic colours, sinuous lin...
Aluminum
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in Yellow with White Metal Finish
By Sandro Santantonio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in Yellow with White Metal Finish by Sandro Santantonio Cheerfulness meets inspiration and together they create Muse. Energetic colours, sinuous li...
Aluminum
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in Orange with White Metal Finish
By Sandro Santantonio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Axolight Muse Large Ceiling Light in Orange with White Metal Finish by Sandro Santantonio Cheerfulness meets inspiration and together they create Muse. Energetic colours, sinuous li...
Aluminum
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos. Designed in 1965, this rare and vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. An incredibl...
Brass
21st Century Margherita Crystal & Blown Glass Ceiling Lamp by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A flowery bouquet. A traditional metallic structure hosts a string of transparent pearls enriched with daisies in Murano’s blown glass: handmade, they maintain the naturality given b...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Silver Leaf
21st Century Margherita Crystal & Blown Glass Ceiling Lamp by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A flowery bouquet. A traditional metallic structure hosts a string of transparent pearls enriched with daisies in Murano’s blown glass: handmade, they maintain the naturality given b...
Crystal, Gold
21st Century Burlesque Champagne Ceiling Lamp and Crystals by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A drapery, some feathers, some precious gems: this is what comes to mind with Burlesque, a family of chandeliers with a strong personality. The protagonists here are the pearls with ...
Crystal
Set of Three Midcentury Ceiling or Wall Lamps Kamenicky Senov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model "T-472" Ceiling Lamp for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Markyard, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a renowned Swedish designer who is known for his exceptional contribution to the field of lighting design. Prolific during the golden age of Scandinavian desi...
Brass
Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano Glass Ceiling Light Italian Design, circa 1970
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Simple and elegant ceiling light created by Toni Zuccheri for the world leading artistic glass company Venini, based in Murano. This plafoniere has a structure in metal and brass whi...
Metal, 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.
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