$15,200 / item
Iris N. 3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Iris N.3 ceiling light is designed around three expansive acrylic shades with hand carved glass centers.
Brass
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte by Pietro Chiesa ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Rare and hard to find model. Exquisite craftsmanship of Art Deco time. Flower shaped socket holders...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,622Sale Price|20% Off
Crown Sunburst Leafed Ceiling Light Fixture with Frosted Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern gilt iron crown sunburst flush mount or pendant with leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass diffuser, Spain, 1950s. Handcrafted in hammered iron with gold...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Iris Grande Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Polished Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling light is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center.
Brass
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: 3 x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Iris Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Rose Glass Version
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Piccolo ceiling light is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center.
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena "Grappolo" ceiling Light LS10 Large
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Grappolo" ceiling light by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, model LS10, large. Rare large size. Diameter of each globe is 15 inches. Designed and made in Italy in 1950s. Lacquere...
Metal
unique round Brass Gino Sarfatti Style Ceiling Light Flushmount, Italy 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: brass ceiling light, uplight flush mount Origin: Italy Age: 1950s This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Industrial Ceiling or Wall Light, 1950s / 4 Items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
Industrial ceiling or wall light made of bakelite and clear glass. New wiring. Four items available upon request.
Glass, Bakelite
French Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Leaves Details, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Details, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass Stunning hand-hammered iron and frosted glass leafed sunburst flush mount.
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, 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
SLAMP Fabula Small Ceiling/wall Light Prisma by Constantino Morosi
By Constantino Morosin, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Fabula appears to be a long, silky piece of fabric wound around itself. The new, iridescent versions for ceiling and wall are 60 cm in diameter, handmade with Lentiflex®, and feature...
Other
Rare Midcentury Ceiling or Wall Adjustable Light by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage ceiling or wall light made of metal with chrome rim. Moves in on direction. Made in former Czechoslovakia by the famous Napako in the 1980s.
Metal, Chrome
XL Murano Glass Ceiling Light in the Style of Barovier, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Extra Large Size Murano glass ceiling lamp with transparant clear glass. The rich textured glass creates a beautiful glow. Manufactured around 1970. A real statement piece that fits...
Murano Glass
Italian Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Blue and Gilt Metal, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
This ceiling light can be used as a flush mount or as a pendant light adding a chain to place it suspended.
Metal, Aluminum
XL Murano Glass Ceiling Light in the Style of Barovier, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Extra Large Size Murano glass ceiling lamp with transparant clear glass. The rich textured glass creates a beautiful glow. Manufactured around 1970. A real statement piece that fits...
Murano Glass
One of... Austrian Vintage Glass and Brushed Brass Flushmount Ceiling Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful white-opal glass and brushed brass ceiling flush mount, Austria Lamp sockets: 4x E27 (US E26).
Brass
Large Modernist ART DECO metal plafoniere Ceiling Flushmount Light, FRANCE 1920s
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: large ceiling plafoniere element can also be used as wall light Origin: France Age: 1920s, 1930s Original modernist art deco ceiling light made of solid metal....
Metal
$539Sale Price|20% Off
Mazzega ceiling light Glass Murano with Chrome Structure, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Mazzega plafonnier with large globe glass Murano with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. Mazzega is an ...
Murano Glass
$539Sale Price|20% Off
Mazzega ceiling light Glass Murano with Chrome Structure, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Mazzega plafonnier with large globe glass Murano with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. Mazzega is an ...
Murano Glass
XXL Murano Glass Ceiling Light in the Style of Barovier, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Splendid Extra Large Size Murano glass ceiling lamp in colored glass bead with transparant clear glass. The rich texture creates a beautiful glow. Manufactured around 1970. A real ...
Murano Glass
Italian Brass Spider Ceiling or Wall Light in Mid-Century Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian midcentury designs, this ceiling / wall light will make the focus center of your interior. The arms radiate all around the stem, each ending with a metal shad...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,837Sale Price|50% Off
Golden Oscar Torlasco Lumi Crystal 1970s Italian Flush Ceiling Light
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s Italian golden brass ceiling light with a thick faceted crystal shade designed by famed designer, Oscar Torlasco for Lumi.
Crystal, Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Three Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling lights designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, circa 1960s, executed in nickelled brass and pressed glass.
Brass
Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s Takes 1 Edison base bulb. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TARIFFS, Duti...
Metal
Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes.
Brass
1970s Vintage Murano Glass & Brass Ceiling Light by Paulo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Murano glass and brass ceiling light by Paulo Venini. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1970-1980s. The quality is outstanding and this has a beautiful d...
Brass
beautiful Round Brass Sciolari COSACK Style Ceiling Light, Germany, 1980s
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceiling light Flushmount Producer: probably COSACK LIGHTS Origin Germany in the manner of Sciolari Age: 1980s This modernist light was produced in Germany i...
Metal, Brass
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light White Platinum by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
Wonderful Orange and Transparent Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flower by Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty tree-light ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1970s. Metal ceiling basket with overlapping flowers in hand-blown Murano glass Perfect vi...
Murano Glass
Large Model G13 Flushmount Wall/Ceiling Light by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Model G13 flush mount wall/ceiling light by Pierre Guariche. Originally designed in 1952, this current edition is made in France by Sammode Studio.
Metal
Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes.
Brass
Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes.
Brass
Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Brunito Nero Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes.
Brass
German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful vintage amber and clear bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
Metal
'Gregg' Ceiling or Wall Light by Ludovica & Palomba for Foscarini
By Foscarini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Gregg' Ceiling or Wall Light by Ludovica & Palomba for Foscarini Inspired by the shape of a pebble honed and smoothed by running water or the egg of a mythological creature, the 'G...
Metal
Pair of Pink Murano Curvati Ceiling Light or Flushmount, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pink Murano glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on an octagonal brass frame. A dynamic form, changing as you move around it, ...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Spanish Sunburst Foliage Ceiling Light, Green Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful mid-century Spanish sunburst foliage light, 1960s. Featuring hand-forged gilt iron with radiating textured leaves in rich green patina forming a bold circular burst creatin...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century RAAK Maxibule Tall Chrome Ceiling Light, Black Enamel Base
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light from RAAK Amsterdam's Maxibule series features a tall cylindrical chrome body suspended from a chrome stem.
Metal, Chrome
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1940s. Rare and hard to find model. Exquisite craftsmanship of Art Deco time. Flower shaped socket holder...
Brass, Aluminum
Foliage Crown Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Neoclassical Style, Spain 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
We invite you to enjoy the whole collection listed. Crown Flush Mount // Foliage Ceiling Light // Foliage Crown Light Fixture // Leaves Design Flush Mount
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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. Six...
Art Glass
Garbo Ceiling Light by Mario Yagi & Studio Simon for Sirrah
By Mario Yagi, Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Garbo ceiling light by Mario Yagi & Studio Simon for Sirrah. Designed in Italy, circa 1970's. Silk fringe, aluminum base. We recommend four E27 60w maximum bulbs. Wired for U. S. sta...
Aluminum
Hollywood regency Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, Ernst Palme Palwa 1970s Germany
By Ernst Palme
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling light, flush mount Producer: Ernst Palme, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1950s Original 1950s modernist ceiling light made by Ernst Palme in Germany.
Metal, Brass
Murano Gold and Trasparent Ceiling Light with iron structure, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant ceiling lamp with Murano and iron decorated structure. Accommodates tree E27 screw-in bulbs, European standards. Measurements: 67 cm diameter Height 20 cm.
Murano Glass
Graceful Pink and Ice Midcentury Flowers Basket Murano Glass Ceiling Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, pink and ice, mounted on a webbed white painted frame. Measures: Height...
Blown Glass
Brutalist Flower Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
We invite you to enjoy the whole collection listed. Sunburst Gilt Iron Ceiling Light Fixture // Leafed Sunburst Flush Mount // Gilt Iron Sunburst Brutalist Pendant Light
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Ferro Art Spanish Sunburst Ceiling Light, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1960s
By Ferro Art
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful sunburst flush mount light fixture, designed and produced by Ferro Arte in Spain in the 1960s. Metal structure gilded with gold leaf. Unique object that will illuminat...
Metal
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light LARGE Amber by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light LARGE Multicolor by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
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. Six...
Art Glass
French Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate, gilt iro...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought 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. Six...
Art Glass
Pair of Multi-Color Flowers Basket Murano Glass Ceiling Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping multi-color crystal flowers, mounted on a webbed white painted frame. Measures: Height ...
Blown Glass
Slamp Mida Wall/Ceiling Light White Gold by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Mida is a ceiling/wall lamp with our exclusive magnetic system, inspired by the world of haute couture jewels. A pavè of precious gems encrust an almost invisible setting, and polish...
Other
$3,609Sale Price|20% Off
Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gilt iron and glass sunburst flush mount ceiling lamp with leaves frame. France, 1950s.
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
FLOS Clara Ceiling Light w/ Copper Trim by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So simple, and yet, so brilliant: The Clara lamp from Piero Lissoni is an excellent example of the artist’s minimalist style and smart use of materials. The front diffuser is made of...
Resin
FLOS Clara Ceiling Light w/ Transparent Trim by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So simple, and yet, so brilliant: The Clara lamp from Piero Lissoni is an excellent example of the artist’s minimalist style and smart use of materials. The front diffuser is made of...
Resin
FLOS Clara Ceiling Light w/ Fumee Trim by Piero Lissoni
By Flos, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So simple, and yet, so brilliant: The Clara lamp from Piero Lissoni is an excellent example of the artist’s minimalist style and smart use of materials. The front diffuser is made of...
Resin
Pair of Italian Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wonderful vintage hand blown white opal and rose glass flush mounts. Italy, 1980s-1990s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26). (One white opal white and green glass available. Las...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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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