Italian Murano Opalescent Glass Brass Fontana Arte Style Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Fabulous Murano opalescent glass and brass three-light chandelier or flush mount designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s, in the style of the renowned glass manufacturer Fon...
Brass
Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce & Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega wall sconce and flush mount made of handblown white and clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate.
Chrome
Limburg 1 of 8 of Mid-Century Iron & Clear Glass Wall Mounted Light Lamp Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Carefully stripped and fully cleaned as well as newly rewired - each light requires one single E14 screw fit light bulb (60Watt max.)
Brass
$1,950 / item
Maison Arlus Ceiling Fixture, Pair Available
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Arlus chandelier or flush mount, 2-light 60 watts max bulb. Original textured glass Us rewired Stem dimension from 5 to 30 inches, upon request.
Brass, Iron
Small 1960s Czech White Opaline Glass Flush Sconce Lights
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Its compact proportions (approximately 155 mm in diameter) make it versatile: it can be mounted flush on a ceiling or as a wall fixture, blending seamlessly into hallways, bathrooms,...
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Leucos Red Pair of Ceiling or Wall Lights in Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos, Noti Massari
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century flush-mount ceiling or wall lights in white Murano blown glass with an elegant red glass rim.
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Table or Ceiling Lamp by Pia Guidetti for Lumi, 1960s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Dimensions Height: 37 cm (14.57 inches) Diameter: 30 cm (11.81 inches) Specifications Creator: Pia Guidetti Crippa Manufacturer: Lumi Milano Style: Space Age / Mid-Century Modern (O...
Brass, Metal
Pair of Paavo Tynell "80112" Ceiling Lamps for Idman, Finland ca 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Utrecht, NL
Thanks to the concealed aluminium ceiling holders, these lamps are flush mounted without any exposed parts but the glass shades.
Aluminum
Set of Four of Paavo Tynell "80112" Ceiling Lamps for Idman, Finland ca 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
Thanks to the concealed aluminium ceiling holders, these lamps are flush mounted without any exposed parts but the glass shades.
Aluminum
Set of 7 Vintage, MidCentury Brass and Glass Globe Ceiling or Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
These fixtures can be installed either as ceiling flush mounts or wall sconces, offering great versatility.
Brass
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Spider Light in Brass and Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Evocative of 1950s Italian design and the spirit of Stilnovo, this handcrafted fixture is a showpiece—equally striking as a sculptural ceiling light, oversized wall sconce, or vintag...
Brass, Metal
1970s Germany Cosack Gemini Organic Golden Space Age Wall Light, Set of 2
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Each light is made of large golden organic lighting elements on a brass wall or ceiling mount.
Metal, Brass
Set of two Huge Flat Murano Chandeliers with Amber Colored Feather Formed Prisms
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
The chain is installed to the ceiling with 6 screws. New EU wiring. We offer UK and US rewiring complimentary, expect 7 days for the service. 9 Light sources (E14).
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid century modern Murano glass and brass pendant chandelier, Italy 1970s. The flush mount chandelier is made of a brass ceiling plate and has 6 Murano glass balls, each nesting a li...
Brass
Huge Flat Murano Chandelier with Honey Colored Feather Prisms
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
A true eye-catcher and statement chandelier to any home or interior. Chandelier in flush mount model = the chandelier is installed directly on the ceiling and has no chain.
Glass
Murano glass and brass chandelier, Kalmar
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade clear and textured Murano glass shades and polished brass mounts, flush mount ceiling light, The brass ceiling plate is square, with five pendants, each nesting one light, a...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Praha, CZ
These lights can be installed either as wall sconces or flush mount ceiling lights, making them versatile pieces suitable for residential or hospitality interiors.
Metal
Limburg 1 of 3 Vintage 1960s Black Iron Rings and Glass Wall Lights or Sconces
By Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of three Mid-Century Modern rare pair of vintage German made lantern style flush mount wall light fixtures or sconces by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1960.
Metal
Pair of Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Fontana Arte, Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The lamps can be used as pendant lights/chandeliers or as semi-flush mounted lights, as they can be hung very close to the ceiling and the bulbs can be changed from the underside of ...
Brass
$4,671Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Figural Swan Chandelier in Bronze, Six Lights, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Overall Measures: 77 cm H (including chain and top canopy ) x 45,5 cm diameter Measures flush mounted ( removing chain and canopy on the top): 49 cm H x 45,5 cm diameter We are spec...
Bronze
RAAK Amsterdam "Weerballon" Chandelier, Set of 3 Pendants, 1970s MId Century
By RAAK
Located in Toronto, CA
According to the original RAAK catalogue, these lights can be configured as a flush-mounted ceiling light or displayed separately as individual pendant fixtures, offering versatile i...
Glass
Limburg Large Pair of Vintage 1970s Clear Bubble Glass and Chrome Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage pair of German made late Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling flush mount lights produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1975.
Chrome
$1,404 / item
Mico 23, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Mostly known as a table lamp, this Mico model is an adaptation for wall and ceiling flush mount. Renato Toso is part of the oldest and most famous family of glass history.
Metal
Venini 20" Nastri Chandelier Wave-Shaped Murano Glass & Gold-Plated Brass, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
No imperfections to the glass. Matching flush mount available. Wiring: the lamp has been tested with US American light bulbs under 120v and works flawlessly, no tools or rewirin...
Gold Plate, Brass
1 of 4 Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Brass Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The lamps can be used as pendant lights/chandeliers or as semi-flush mounted lights, as they can be hung very close to the ceiling and the bulbs can be changed from the underside of ...
Brass
Cascading 55" Tulipan Chandelier Blown Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning large 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier designed by J.T. Kalmar. The lamp is made of seventy white onion shaped blown glass balls hanging down on chains attached to a white m...
Nickel
$2,621Sale Price / item|20% Off
Lp 246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1969
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
$2,246Sale Price / item|20% Off
LP246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1970
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Large set Rolf Krüger Chrome and Bubble Glass Pendant for Staff, Germany 1970s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Krüger designed bubble glass pendants, tube decorative wall lamps, and the iconic Cross Oyster flush mount ceiling light for Staff Leuchten, displayed at the 1970 Geneva Internationa...
Chrome
Large set Rolf Krüger Chrome and Bubble Glass Pendant for Staff, Germany 1970s
By Rolf Krüger, Staff Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Krüger designed bubble glass pendants, tube decorative wall lamps, and the iconic Cross Oyster flush mount ceiling light for Staff Leuchten, displayed at the 1970 Geneva Internationa...
Chrome
Staff Bubble Glass Flush Mounts (4x) Lamps Ceiling Lights, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Staff Leuchten, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Pairs (total of 4) Staff bubble glass flush mounts lamps ceiling lights. Priced per pair. 2 pairs available One large bulb with 60 W is illuminating each fixture.
Glass, Plastic
$4,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Staff & Motoko Ishii Chrome & Cubist Flush Mount Sconces - Set of 9
By Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant space age sputnik set of nine partially chromed handblown cubist glass shades on mirrored plastic and steel frames. The lamps can be placed individually on wall and ceiling. ...
Chrome
Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Glass, 1970s, One of Four
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
The lamps can be used as pendant lights/chandeliers or as semi-flush mounted lights, as they can be hung very close to the ceiling and the bulbs can be changed from the underside of ...
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.
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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.
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