Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white parchment paper and fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s
Parchment Paper
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Flush Mount, Paper, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white parchment paper and beige embroidery fabric flush mount produced by Nybro
Fabric
$2,400
H 18.9 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Mario Bellini Ceramic Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Originally conceived as a table
Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic
Japan Style Flush Lamp by Temde
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Japanese-style ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design is very beautiful and minimalist. The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condi...
Beech, Paper
Gigantic Free-Form Handwoven Paper Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic ceiling light made of woven handmade paper. Wonderful free-form shape. Suspended from
Wire
Sherazade Pendant Lamp by Siba Sahabi
By Siba Sahabi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sherazade pendant lamp by Siba Sahabi Limited edition of: Limited edition of: 12 of each design + 2 AP + 1 P Vase N.I: 26 x 31 x 31 cm Signed and numbered Inspired by nightti...
Paper
Enormous Ten-Light Ceiling Fixture Chandelier by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive asymmetrical rectangular ceiling fixture by Diego Mardegan; the angular framework in black-painted steel with cylindrical lamp holders of two sizes (7" diameter and 1...
Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric and paper flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall
Fabric, Paper
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Cane, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and parchment paper flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Subtle streaks
Cane, Paper
Erco Leuchten, Flush Mount, Brass, Paper, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige paper / resin flush mount produced by Erco Leuchten, Germany, c. 1950s. Wear
Brass
Swedish Modern Flush Mount in Metal and Parchment
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare flush mount by Nova for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden. The lamp consists of a parchment
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 7.09 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Echt, NL
Rare ‘Yotsuba’ wall light / flush mount in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Asian Brass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass globe with bamboo leaf decoration, original rice paper lining interior
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in L 31.5 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Manufactured by M Design, Germany The 'Yotsuba' is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper and is
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Large Parchment and Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A wrought iron and parchement, 1930s French light fixture with 8 interior lights. Original patina, with center rod supporting the frame.
40" diameter, 15" min. drop
Iron
Large Japanese Style Flush Lamp by Temde
By Fog and Morup, Ib Fabiansen, Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
with slight signs of wear consistent with age. The rice paper elements are in very good condition with
Beech, Paper
Vintage Le Klint Accordian Pleated Ceiling Shade
By Tage Klint
Located in Danville, CA
to light fixture. Shade only...shade is designed to fit any standard flush mount fixture. The shade
Paper, Wood
Ceiling Light 'POLKA' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A ceiling light model 'POLKA' no. '5180/3' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). Parchment lampshades hang from a star-sh...
Brass
Sold
H 13.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Biomorphic Flush Mount Light Fixture by Studio Chora, Handmade, Made-To-Order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Flush Mounted Light Fixture from the Biomorphic Series by Studio Chora. Inspired by the nature of
Limestone
Donald Deskey Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
. The six arms jet out from a core and the circular shade is finished in paper.
Paper
"Spider "ceiling light
Located in London, GB
A stunning ceiling light sculpture six movable arms and shades, brass structure, parchment shades, waxed cotton trim. Italian design.
Brass
Reggiani ceiling fixture
Located in Newburgh, NY
en suite with the pair of sconces, large ceiling fixture with eight ligths.
Brass, Steel
A pair of "Spider Uno" wall/ceiling lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Design wall/ceiling lights. movable arms, brass structure, parchment shades handmade. Late 20th Century
Brass
$1,915 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$16,939 / 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
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Rewire Custom Six-Shade Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six-shade chandelier. Custom Fabrication by rewire gallery. Painted aluminum, with brass pivoting shades, French black twist silk cord. Rewired for US junction boxes. We recommend s...
Metal, Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 4-shade
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-c...
Brass
$3,831 / item
H 26.38 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$718 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
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.
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.