Retro Flush Ceiling Light
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Crystal, Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Crystal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass, Enamel
1950s Austrian Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1970s German Space Age Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Glass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Steel
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal, Brass, Copper
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Porcelain, Blown Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Aluminum
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
PVC
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Flush Ceiling Light
Metal
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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.
- What is a flush ceiling light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021As its name implies, a flush mount ceiling light is mounted flush to the ceiling. They’re a good alternative to recessed lighting.
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