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Nautical Ceiling Light

1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps
1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps

1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps

By Industrial Design, Daeyang

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Korean company Daeyang. Originally this nautical ceiling light was found in the engine rooms of

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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Nautical Clear Glass Flushmount Ceiling  Light
Nautical Clear Glass Flushmount Ceiling  Light

Nautical Clear Glass Flushmount Ceiling Light

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1508 Embossed clear glass nautical flush mount Takes 2 bulbs

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Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Italian Azucena Flush Ceiling Lamp Midcentury
1960s Italian Azucena Flush Ceiling Lamp Midcentury

1960s Italian Azucena Flush Ceiling Lamp Midcentury

$1,300Sale Price / item|53% Off

H 5 in Dm 15.5 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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Copper Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Nautical Ceiling Light Flush Mount
Copper Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Nautical Ceiling Light Flush Mount

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

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Flush Mount

Materials

Copper

Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, Mid-20th Century
Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, Mid-20th Century

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

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Mid-20th Century American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s
Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s

Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s

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H 4 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in

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

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20th Century Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Brass Nautical Pendant Ceiling Light with Fresnel Lens Shade, 1970s
Brass Nautical Pendant Ceiling Light with Fresnel Lens Shade, 1970s

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.  

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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Map Flushmount
Map Flushmount

Map Flushmount

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H 7 in Dm 14 in

Map Flushmount

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

ceiling lights nautical light pendant seating chandelier lamp decorative art

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Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Signed Moe Nautical Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture

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

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Mid-20th Century Flush Mount

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Nautical Compass Ceiling Light

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light

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H 7 in Dm 9.5 in

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

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Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Nautical Compass Ceiling Light

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light

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H 7 in Dm 9.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Ceiling Light
Nautical Compass Ceiling Light

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

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Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

German 1960s Murano Nautical Flush Ceiling Light
German 1960s Murano Nautical Flush Ceiling Light

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.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Azucena 1960 Nautical Italian Mid Century Flush Ceiling Light
Azucena 1960 Nautical Italian Mid Century Flush Ceiling Light

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

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Nautical Mid-Century Brass and Glass Ceiling Light by Vitrika, Denmark, 1960s
Nautical Mid-Century Brass and Glass Ceiling Light by Vitrika, Denmark, 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Yellow Wall or Ceiling Mounted Nautical Light
Yellow Wall or Ceiling Mounted Nautical Light

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

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Flush Mount

Pair of Nautical Bronze Ceiling Light Fixtures
Pair of Nautical Bronze Ceiling Light Fixtures

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...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

Division wall lamp or flushmount ceiling fixture in blown glass, enameled mesh and bronze by Blueprint Lighting, 2020. A striking study in material and texture, Division is a piece o...

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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Materials

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Seguso Oversized Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Seguso Oversized Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier

Seguso Oversized Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

A large Murano glass Italian made fixture. Individual bent glass leaves ending over a cone shaped center. Height show if for fixture Additional glass stem 20" Total height 34"

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1-128 large Italian frames with elaborate cast detailing. Overall size 40 x 34 x 1" Inside rabbit 30 x 24"  

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Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture
Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture

Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture

$3,800

H 12 in Dm 16 in

Capiz Ceiling Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's French semi-flush mounted capiz shell ceiling fixture with four interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Diameter: 16" Drop: 12"

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Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Large Round Wicker Pendant '1 available'
Large Round Wicker Pendant '1 available'

Large Round Wicker Pendant '1 available'

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in Dm 22 in

Large Round Wicker Pendant '1 available'

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Large round wicker pendant Rewired takes 100 watt Edison bulb Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy Fixture height to top of loop 9".

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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
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Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
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By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

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Italian Mid Century   Geometric Glass Pendant
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Italian Mid Century Geometric Glass Pendant

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1614 Italian midcentury ovoid shaped geometric glass pendant Size glass: 8 H x 12 W Two available Priced individually Supplied with 2feet of chain and canopy.

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Brass

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Pair of Midcentury Nightstands in Rosewood by Niels Clausen, 1960s
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By Niels Clausen, Niels Clausen

Located in Lejre, DK

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Vintage Coastal Pretzel Reed Swivel Barstools - a Pair

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Stools

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Teak Detailed Carved Three Panel Room Screen

$763Sale Price|56% Off

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Teak Detailed Carved Three Panel Room Screen

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-987 Detailed carved teak room divider screen.

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Vintage 1950s Screens and Room Dividers

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Important Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Ducrot in Dark Wood, Italy, 1920s
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By Vittorio Ducrot

Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT

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1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s

1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide, 1960s

By Artemide, Sergio Mazza

Located in Glendale, CA

1960s 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...

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Antique Carved Wood Sailboat set in Open Waters Oil Painting 1920's
Antique Carved Wood Sailboat set in Open Waters Oil Painting 1920's

Antique Carved Wood Sailboat set in Open Waters Oil Painting 1920's

By Esposito

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

8-158 hand carved sailboat on open waters set in a wood frame Signed on verso Esposito 1920 Image size 9.5 x 12.5".

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Vintage 1920s Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

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Nautical Ceiling Light For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nautical ceiling light available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every nautical ceiling light was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a nautical ceiling light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A nautical ceiling light made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nautical ceiling light over the years, but those crafted by Moe Light, Kaiser Leuchten and Vitrika are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nautical Ceiling Light?

Prices for a nautical ceiling light start at $425 and top out at $1,900 with the average selling for $715.

Finding the Right Flush-mount-ceiling-lights for You

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.

Questions About Nautical Ceiling Light
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A flush ceiling light shines light downward and sits flush against the ceiling. Flush ceiling lights are good for areas with shorter ceilings and for keeping dust and debris away from the bulb and shade because there is no space between the ceiling and the light itself. Shop a range of antique and vintage flush ceiling lights on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    The lights that are in the ceiling are called recessed lights. There are two main categories of these lights: can and canless. A can recessed light sits inside a metal housing, allowing you to adjust its angle and control where the light aims. Canless recessed lights lack this housing, so they provide general ambient lighting. Shop a large collection of lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A ceiling mounted light can refer either to flush mount lights, which is mounted flush to the ceiling or recessed lighting, which is a bulb that’s installed into a hollow opening in the ceiling.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Circle ceiling lights are called recessed light fixtures. In most spaces, they provide ambient light by focusing illumination down onto the room below. Shop a range of ceiling lights from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best lighting depends on your space and style. It’s best to have multiple sources of light at different heights to ensure uniform illumination. With low ceilings, the ceilings should be painted white for a highly reflective surface. Flush mount lighting fixtures or a ceiling fan with a light is good for low ceilings. Shop a range of antique and vintage lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best lighting for a kitchen ceiling is really a matter of preference. Some may opt for incandescent light, which provides a soft, warm yellowish light. Others may prefer halogen lights, which produce a crisp white light that is optimal for task lighting. Those who are concerned with energy use may prefer fluorescent lights, which have a long life.