Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Semi-Flush Mount Etched Glass Ceiling Light 1930s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare and exquisite semi-flush mount ceiling light composed of large round curved polished etched glass disc and acid-etched flat round glass disc above...
Brass, Metal
Secessionist Frosted Glass & Burnished Brass Semi Flush Mount, Austria 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This pretty semi flush mount was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1920s. It features a frosted geometric glass shade and burnished brass holder and canopy. The light requi...
Brass
Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Large Glass Flush Mount Art Deco, Italy, 1935
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Scarce 27" semi glass flush-mount with deep incisions, original Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1935 (design) execution probably 1935-1945 Early vintage original flush ...
Brass
White Art Deco Cased Glass 8 Panel Flush Mount Fixture Circa 1930
Located in Charleston, SC
White Art Deco Cased Glass 8 Panel Flush Mount Fixture on Nickel Holder Circa 1930 This vintage Art Deco Sky Scraper semi flush mount ceiling light is fabulous!
Metal
Semi transparent opaline glass Art deco ceiling lamp ca 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White / semi transparent opaline glass Art deco ceiling lamp ca 1920 Aluminium glass holder with porcelain bulb holder Weight: 0.95 kg / 2.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamp...
Aluminum
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Glass Flush Mounts (2 available), Italy 1955
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant ceiling light with great almost Art-Deco-ish understatement despite its enormous size.
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier, Green Frosted Glass, Silver Nickel, 1920s Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green glass Art Deco chandelier, ca 1920 Silver nickel pendant with 4 green coloured semi frosted glasses diameter ceiling plate 104 mm Weight: 4.00 kg / 8.8 lb Priced per individ...
Nickel
Scalloped Flower Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scalloped Flower Shaped Flush Mount Light Fixture in Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1930s-1940s.
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Italian Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Nickel Finish Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design semi-circular flushmount, entirely handcrafted, with a polished nickel finish. The nicely scalloped airy structure supports crystal ...
Nickel
MULLER FRERES Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandeliers Semi Flush Mounts 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Pendants or Semi-Flush Mounts by Muller Frères & Marcel Vasseur, France, ca. 1920.
Wrought Iron
White-Green Glass Dome Shaped Semi-Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White-Green Glass Dome Shaped Semi-Flush Mount Light, 1950s, Sweden This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do not hesit...
Brass
Huge Crystal Art Deco Semi Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional, huge semi - flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna , circa 1960s. This amazing light fixture is handcrafted of brass and cut-glass. Socket: 14 x (e27) ...
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Pair Venetian Tole Hand Painted Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures Pendents
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Venetian Tole Hand Painted Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures / Pendents Each Wired With An Edison Socket Height Is Adjustable by Adding Or Removing Chain.
Metal
Italian Art Deco Style Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Tall Bronze Flush/Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi-circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with an antique bronze finish.
Brass
Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design semi circular wall light, entirely handcrafted, with an antique bronze finish.
Brass
Italian Bespoke Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Nickel Wall Light
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian organic semi-circular sconce, entirely handcrafted, with polished nickel finish. The nicely scalloped airy structure supports crystal clear Murano g...
Nickel
Art Deco Marbled Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant, Germany 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This minimalist Art Deco semi flush mount was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the Bauhaus era.
Brass
Italian Art Deco Design Pair Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Satin Nickel Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi-circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with a satin nickel finish, exclusive design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiqu...
Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco period ceiling lights or semi-flush mounts.
Bronze
New Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Ball Murano Glass Half Moon Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco design pair of semi-circular wall lights or flush mounts, entirely handcrafted in brass.
Brass
New Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Ball Murano Glass Half Moon Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco design pair of semi-circular wall lights or flush mounts, entirely handcrafted in brass.
Brass
Colorful French stained glass vintage bowl/ pendant light fixture
By Maumejean
Located in New York City, NY
Original period colorful hand‑crafted stained glass semi flush‑mount fixture with a vibrant geometric dome in amber, cobalt blue, and ruby tones, suspended from a brass canopy with d...
Brass
Art Deco Clear and Frosted Glass, Semi Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A two light clear and frosted glass semi flush mount.
Glass
Art Deco Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French, painted and gilt semi flush mounted light fixture with interior lights, and with glass insets. 18" diameter, 9" drop
Gispen Opal Glass Stepped Ceiling Lamp, The Netherlands 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
During these early years, Gispen produced objects in Expressionist and Art Nouveau styles. Later, innovative pieces such as this semi flush mount came in existence.
Opaline Glass
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Silvered Bronze & Channeled Glass Semi Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Skyscraper Style streamlined silvered bronze flush semi flush mount chandelier was realized in France circa 1930.
Bronze
Large Deco Frosted Glass Pendant/semi Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-1205 A large deco frosted glass sunburst having a clear glass Six internal light. keyword search sconce pendant cieling lighting chandelier semi flushmount seating decorat...
Silver
Glacier Blue Murano Glass Semi-Flush Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a semi-flush ceiling mounted chandelier covered entirely in exquisite glacier blue toned glass - style of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. A great scale. Brass trim to bottom and...
Brass
Modern Flush Mount Chandelier with Large Alabaster Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, custom machined lag bolt caps and hand-fabricated tiered Art Deco-inspired adornments. The stone ring shade contains hidden LED Lights which provide a beautiful even warm light to ...
Alabaster
Modern Flush Mount Chandelier with Large Alabaster Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, custom machined lag bolt caps and hand-fabricated tiered Art Deco inspired adornments. The stone ring shade contains 36 hidden LED Lights which provide a beautiful even warm ligh...
Alabaster, Bronze
Art Deco Pleated Cream Fabric & Brass Pendant, Finland 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Idman Oy, Itsu
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
If shortened the fixture could also be used as a semi flush mount. The overall condition is very good with a nice warm, vintage age related patina on the brass parts.
Brass
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H 18.5 in Dm 36.5 in
Large French Art Deco Starburst Chandelier, Frosted Glass and Nickeled Bronze
Located in New York City, NY
Monumental French Modernist semi- flush mount chandelier. A huge starburst form comprising nine very large frosted "V" shaped panels mounted in a nickeled bronze decorative armatur...
Tiffany Style Slag Glass Ceiling Light
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Tiffany Studios
Located in Astoria, NY
Tiffany Style Slag Glass Semi-Flush Mounted Ceiling Light, with red and green geometric design. 12" H x 14.25" W x 14" D. Provenance: From a Long Island, New York Estate.
Metal
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H 13 in Dm 17 in
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Alba Art Deco Semi Flush Mount Light; Large Scale
Located in New York, NY
1931 large scale Alba Macbeth Evans white petal ceiling fixture made of cast glass with a heavy brass fitter. Three tiers of leaves with five sockets. Semi flush mount. These lights ...
Brass
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H 13 in Dm 17 in
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Alba Art Deco Semi Flush Mount Light; Large Scale
Located in New York, NY
1931 large scale Alba Macbeth Evans white petal ceiling fixture made of cast glass with a heavy brass fitter. Three tiers of leaves with five sockets. Semi flush mount. These lights ...
Brass
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Large Size Alba Art Deco Semi Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
1931 large size Alba Macbeth Evans white petal ceiling fixture made of cast glass with a heavy brass fitter. Three tiers of leaves with five sockets. This is a semi flush fixture. Th...
Brass
Nickel Semi Flush Mount Light Art Deco Glass Shade Light
Located in New York, NY
1940s Art Deco style dotted design glass shade light with a newly wired nickel plated steel fixture. Takes one E26 light bulb. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scr...
Steel
French Art Deco Frosted Glass Pendent Semi Flush Six-Light Nickel Fixture
By Muller Frères
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Art Deco frosted glass pendant / semi flush light fixture with six newly wired candelabra light sockets and wires each taking up to 40 watts. Height is adjustable.
Art Glass
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H 14.75 in Dm 11 in
Fluted Milk Glass Semi-Flush Mount Pendant Light w/ Silver-Plated Brass Frame
Located in New York, NY
Early 1900s milk glass fluted semi-flush mount light. This light has a silver-plated over brass fitter and canopy and a milk glass down shade. It has a natural patina. These lights w...
Brass
Striped Opaline Glass & Brass Semi Flush Mount, Finland 1940s
By Idman Oy, Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant semi flush mount was designed and manufactured in Finland in the late 1940s. It features a striped and partly satinated opaline glass oval lamp shade and brass hardware....
Brass
Art Deco Opaline & Burnished Brass Flush Mount, Germany 1920s to 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The light features a softly scalloped, melon-shaped opaline glass shade in a warm, creamy pale rose color, paired with a dark patinated brass fixture in a semi-flush mount design.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Crystal Starburst Shade Bronze Flush Mount Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco large crystal starburst shade & gilt bronze semi flush mount light fixture completely rewired, having 3 Edison sockets inside.
Crystal, Bronze
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Ornate Cast Brass Semi Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1931 semi flush crystal ceiling light with a decorative cast brass base. This is original to the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Possible variation in details such as the finial o...
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Swedish Grace Opaline Flush Mont, 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The color of the glass is a soft cream or dark ivory, adding a warm and elegant glow when illuminated. The mount itself is made of brass. This style and material combination is cha...
Brass
Bronze Sunburst Semi-Flush Fixture by E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
As theater-goers took their seats in Radio City Music Hall, they were ushered along by the twinkling Art Deco lights of Caldwell's later career. This round semi-flush mount fixtur...
Bronze
Bronze Sunburst Semi-Flush Fixture by E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
As theater-goers took their seats in Radio City Music Hall, they were ushered along by the twinkling Art Deco lights of Caldwell's later career. This round semi-flush mount fixtur...
Bronze
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Semi Flush Mount Light Quantity Avail Art Deco Starlight
Located in New York, NY
20th century Art Deco style starlight semi flush mount glass light fixture.
Glass
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Semi Flush Mount Light Quantity Avail Art Deco Starlight
Located in New York, NY
20th century Art Deco style starlight semi flush mount glass light fixture.
Glass
Art Deco Brass & Frosted Glass Semi Flush Mount, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant pendant or semi flush mount was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s.
Brass
Art Deco Marbled Opaline & Brass Semi Flush Mount, Sweden 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco fixture was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1930s. The light features an opaline marbled glass shade in yellow / sand / honey colored tones with brown vei...
Brass
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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