$2,724 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps
By Daeyang, Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean company Daeyang. Originally this nautical ceiling light was found in the engine rooms of
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Embossed Art Glass, 1950s Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1508 Embossed clear glass nautical flush mount Takes 2 bulbs
Art Glass
1960s Italian Azucena Flush Ceiling Lamp Midcentury
By Azucena
Located in New York, NY
A polished golden nautical style flush ceiling light with frosted white glass dome shades. Newly
Brass
Copper Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Nautical Ceiling Light Flush Mount
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French brass machinist ship flush mount, ceiling light Opaline glass Diameter base: 10.5 cm / 4
Copper
Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, Mid-20th Century
By Moe Light
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very cool, signed Moe nautical flush mount ceiling fixture. American, C. 1950's. Rewired and
Brass
Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Savannah, GA
A nautical compass rose ceiling light, 1950s. 12 ¾ inches wide by 4 inches tall
Glass
Brass Nautical Pendant Ceiling Light with Fresnel Lens Shade, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
light bulb and comes with 4' of brass chain and ceiling canopy. Rewired for American use.
Brass
Map Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
ceiling lights nautical light pendant seating chandelier lamp decorative art
Glass
Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
By Moe Light
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very cook, signed Moe nautical flush mount ceiling fixture. American, circa 1950s . Rewired and
Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A ships wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison base bulbs
Brass
Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A ships wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison base bulbs
Brass
Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-5000a, a ships wheel and compass nautical glass semi flush mount. Two internal 60 watt Edison
German 1960s Murano Nautical Flush Ceiling Light
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful golden brass German ceiling fixture with a hand blown Murano bowl shade. Rewired.
Brass
Azucena 1960 Nautical Italian Mid Century Flush Ceiling Light
By Azucena
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian nautical style ceiling light in polished brass with a white glass shade. Rewired
Brass
Nautical Mid-Century Brass and Glass Ceiling Light by Vitrika, Denmark, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beatifully made Mid-Century pendant ceiling lamp by Vitrika in Denmark. The style is Nautical
Brass
Yellow Wall or Ceiling Mounted Nautical Light
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Yellow nautical lights that can be mounted on either ceiling or walls with a look that is both
Pair of Nautical Bronze Ceiling Light Fixtures
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Made by Crouse-Hinds, these bronze industrial style lights, I wager were from a freighter (or some maritime use), because of their solid cast bronze construction. Sold as pair, stand...
Bronze
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
$57,640
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
$17,053 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Large Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' wall or ceiling light for Artemide, 1960s. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed Opaline glass by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, circa 1960s. Born in...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000
H 6.3 in Dm 16.92 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts Brass Glass Light Lsp6 Tommy Lamps Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Vienna, AT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts For Azucena, circa 1960 midcentury 1x piece available in identical golden brass patina and glass domes. Glass, Brass Dimensions: 16.92" x 6.3 Ear...
Aluminum, Brass
$6,364 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
$33,000
H 102.76 in W 130.71 in D 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Walnut
$3,517Sale Price|40% Off
H 66.93 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
1980's Japanese Brass Industrial Signalling Floor Lamp by Shonan Kosakusho 20cm
By Shonan Kosakusho
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This brass daylight signal lamp is reclaimed from Navy ships where it was used as a morse code light to send messages between ships. Manufactured in 1984 by the Japanese company Shon...
Brass, Copper
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
$2,250Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 31 in W 5 in D 4 in
Wonderful Large Pair Vintage Vaughan Bronze Curved Frosted Glass Lantern Sconces
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Pair Of Vintage Bronze & Curved Frosted Glass Lantern Sconces Each Fitted With Four Edison Light In The Manner Of Vaughan Wiring Up To Date With UL
Bronze
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
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.