Pair of French Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930s French neoclassic style plaster light fixtures with interior lights. Measures
Pair of French Plaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930s French neoclassic style plaster light fixtures with interior lights. Measures
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush
Metal
French Plaster Ceiling Light Fixture by Arlus
Located in Brambleton, VA
Exceptional design from the 1940s-1950s by the French company, Arlus. The fixture has "Arlus" stamped on the inside of the bowl.
Plaster
Plaster Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
A "Dorothy Draper" style plaster hanging light fixture consisting of a foliate bowl hanging by a
Albatross light by Giacometti
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Impressive original plaster albatross light fixture attributed to Alberto Giacometti, originally
Plaster
French Flush Mount Plaster Pendant Attributed to Maison Arlus, 1940s
By Arlus
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant 1940s plaster flush mount light fixture attributed to Maison Arlus, Paris. This pendant
Glass, Plaster
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
Plaster Ceiling Light Fixture by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Brambleton, VA
Stamped 'Arlus' on the inside.
Plaster, Plexiglass
Trompe-l'œil Neoclassical Rope and Tassel Candle Holder 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Trompe-l'œil Neoclassical Rope and Tassel Candle Holder 1970s. Stylish and elegant Trompe-l'œil rope and tassel candle holder with a distinct neoclassical appearance. Great use of t...
Brass
Isamu Noguchi, 'Akari' Hanging Light Sculpture
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Noguchi 'Akari' hanging light sculpture, model no. 33N by Ozeki and Co. Ltd.
Bamboo, Paper
André Arbus Dining Room Set.
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
André Arbus dining room set. Oak table in ebonized pearwood. 8 chairs and 2 armchairs with medallion backrest, conical front and saber back legs. Covered in Havana velvet. Table ...
Velvet, Ebony, Pearwood
$4,580
H 19.1 in W 40.01 in D 16.15 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST COFFEE TABLE att. to GUSTAVE GAUTIER, France 1950
By Gustave Gautier, Jacques Adnet
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant architectural and square rectangular coffee table, Mod-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black geometric structure made of square-section metal tubes, with a grap...
Metal
$3,950 / set
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar & Ladle, Taxco 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...
Silver Plate, Brass
$7,172
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands, Early 1940s. A beautiful and rare lounge chair by Bas van Pelt for 'My Home'. A great design in solid wood with a w...
Rope, Wood, Leather
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$20,118
H 37.01 in W 98.43 in D 21.26 in
Jules Leleu French Rosewood Diamond Marquetry Art Deco Sideboard, 1940's
By Jules Leleu
Located in Sofia, BG
Jules Leleu French rosewood diamond Marquetry Art Deco sideboard, 1940's This French Art Deco sideboard originates from the 1940s, It was produced by Maison Jules Leleu and is mad...
Rosewood
Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 84.0...
Velvet, Wood
$4,000 / set
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 20.48 in
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” Dining Chairs for Emme, 1973, Set of 2
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gigi Sabadin “Pala” dining chairs for Emme, wood, Italy, 1973, set of two Designed in 1973 by Italian architect and designer Gigi Sabadin, the “Pala” chairs embody the radical exper...
Wood
$2,892
H 14.97 in W 27.96 in D 0.79 in
French Art Deco Octagonal Wall Mirror in the Style of Maurice Dufrène
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco octagonal wall mirror in the style of Maurice Dufrène. Various inlays of different fruit woods. The mirror is in original condition of the 20s. Original mirror glass,...
Wood, Fruitwood
$8,600 / item
H 15 in Dm 40 in
Carlton Coffee Table 40" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage Burlwood finish. Also available in Natural Burlwood and Mappa Burlwood. Natural variat...
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
Robin's Egg Blue 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 three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black waln...
Brass
Neoclassical Style Steel Brass Granite Console Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Jansen style console. An oversized stately table features polished steel, brass rosettes and lions paw feet supporting a black granite top.
Granite, Brass, Steel
$118,122
H 51.58 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
French Art Deco Sideboard in Thuya from Christian Krass in Outstanding Quality
By Christian Krass
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard of very fine quality Signed: "Christian Krass" Christian Krass was in close collaboration with the ebenist Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann. The design language of this premium fu...
Bronze
Luna Vase - Hand-carved Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
The LUNA Vase features intricate, hand-carved motifs of the heavens, interpreted through a geometric lens. Its round porcelain body is evocative of the full moon, with an intentional...
Ceramic, Earthenware
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.
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.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.