8-armed Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier in Brass, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
8-armed Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier in Brass, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
Brass and Yellow Plexi Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Yellow Plexi Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1970s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
3-armed Coloured Mini Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-armed Coloured Mini Sputnik Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Germany This lamp works with 3x E14 light
Brass, Metal
Giant Polished Brass 24 - Light Sputnik Flush Mount, Germany, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge German mid -century 24 -light Sputnik flush mount, Germany, circa 1950s. This chandelier is
Brass, Metal
Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Flush Mount, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik Flush mount, Germany, 1960s. Good condition. Wonderful
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. A solid
Metal, Brass
Petite Sputnik Opal Glass Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Doria ceiling light with 4 opal glass pieces on a white frame. High quality and in good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Small signs of age and use on th...
Opal
Large Sputnik Big Ball Flush mount by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano crystal glass dome on golden aluminum base. Between the four bulbs are currently six ball reflectors, the so-called. "Planet". High ...
Murano Glass
$2,450
H 13 in Dm 24.41 in
German Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier White Glass Globes & Chrome by Kaiser 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant atomic structured sputnik flush mount chandelier with twelve white glass-globes on a chrome
Metal, Chrome
$2,279
H 45.67 in Dm 23.63 in
3-tall Armed Italian Design Brass Sputnik Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-tall Armed Italian Design Brass Sputnik Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in
Brass
$771
H 3.94 in Dm 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern German Three-Arm Sputnik Flush Mount in Black and Gold, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Three-Arm Sputnik Flush Mount in Black and Gold, 1950s This striking Mid
Metal, Aluminum
$406Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 5.52 in
Set of Two Wall or Ceiling Lamps, Flush Mount, Sputnik, Space Age, Italy, 1970s.
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Chrome
$6,174
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Spectacular Sputnik Chandelier with Snow Glass Balls, Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare spectacular Sputnik flush mount with glass snowballs designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.