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Scandinavian Flushmount

Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with decorated opaline glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and is in very g...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Hallway Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with an embossed shade metal frame. Designed and made in Sweden from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The lam...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Blown Glass

Scandinavian Brass and Yellow Glass Funkis Harlequin Patterned Flushmount, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This caged functionalist flushmount with panels in harlequin patterned glass was manufactured in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Flush Mount

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Brass

Orrefors Bubble Textured Crystal Flushmount
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Modernist crystal and brass flushmount having a dense bubbled texture. 3 Sockets.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Flushmount or Wall Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Anber tinted glass, painted metal decor. Circular shape. Measures: Diameter approx. 23cm, height about 11 cm. Made in Sweden in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Blown Glass

Lisa Johansson-Pape Flushmount Lights, 1960
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Stockmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceiling flushmount lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, in painted
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Kaiser Black Nickel Flushmount, 1 of 4
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern brushed, blackened nickel flushmount with 13 glass bubble/caviar glass covers
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20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Nickel

Jesper Ståhl Megafon Angle Flushmount Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Megafon designed by Jesper Ståhl and manufactured by Konsthantverk. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techni...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Glass Ball Wall lamps with Copper Patina Rims, 1960's
By Gino Sarfatti, Paavo Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Poul Henningsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Scandinavian glass ball wall lamps with Copper Patina Rims, 1960's These can also be used
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Copper

Set of 2 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flushmount. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Frame in polished brass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

1 of 8 Louis Poulsen ‘Pyramid’ Pendants by Jørgen Rasmussen, Denmark, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Echt, NL
also be used as a flushmount. References: Mangiarotti Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Superb Condition 3 Light Midcentury Modern Glass Flush Mount with Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
by one of the bigger names in Scandinavian design. The combination of this flush mount's large size
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

French Modernist Rectangular Glass and Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
/ chandelier can be custom shortened and hovered right under the ceiling like a flushmount or lengthened for an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Wrought Iron

Large & Great Condition 3 Light Mid-Century Modern Glass Flush Mount W Teak Wood
Located in Lisse, NL
materials, we feel, this can only be by one of the bigger names in Scandinavian design. The combination of
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

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Set of 4 Hans Bergström Wall Lamps Model 407, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. very good condition with minor signs of usage and patina. Please note: Listed price is for one (1) lamp.
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Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
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By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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LU Swing Sconce
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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...
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By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Ceiling Light by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Hudson, NY
Flushmount ceiling fixture for Lyfa by Orrefors of Sweden, designed by Carl Fagerlund made of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Scandinavian Modern Smoked Glass Flushmount
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Smokey Grey glass globe mounted on a chromed backplate featuring 5 light sources. Rewired for use in USA.
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Kalmar Ice Glass Disc Flushmount
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern ice glass flush mount with satin brass sylized large tack finials. Rewired for
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Swedish Brass Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish ceiling lamp manufactured during the 1960s. In the manner of Ateljé Lyktan or ASEA. Polished brass stem and reflectors.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Crystal Petal Semi Flushmount Fixture by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic scalloped edge crystal semi flushmount lighting fixture with polished nickel hardware.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Crystal, Nickel

Geometric Molded Glass Sconces or Flushmounts by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of geometric form sconces/flushmounts in frosted glass with octagonal mirror centers
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20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Pair of Peill & Putzler Smoked Amber Glass Sconces, Two Pairs Available
By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist smoked glass sconces with indented centers. Can also be used as flushmounts.
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20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Peill & Putzler Smoked Amber Glass Sconces
By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
flushmounts. Rewired for use in the USA.
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20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and decorative ceiling lamp with a shade in opaline glass and chromes metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half by Høvik Lys. The lamp is fully working...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling lamp with a shade in opaline glass and metal frame. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half by Høvik Lys. The lamp is fully working and in good vin...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and sublime ceiling lamp with a shade in opaline glass and brass frame. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half by Høvik Lys. The lamp is fully working and ...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare and decorative ceiling lamp with a shade in opaline glass and metal frame. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half by Høvik Lys. The lamp is fully working and in...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and sublime ceiling lamp with a shade in opaline glass and frame in brass. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s first half by Sønnico. The lamp is fully working and in ...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of ceiling lights on a porcelain base with shades in decorated glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half by Høvik Lys. Both lamps are fully workin...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Porcelain, Glass

Pair of Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and rare pair of flush mount lights on a porcelain base with shades in painted steel and copper. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are ful...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Pair of Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of ceiling lights on a porcelain base with shades in decorated glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half by Høvik Lys. Both lamps are fully workin...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Porcelain, Glass

Pair of Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of ceiling lights on a porcelain base with shades in decorated glass. Most likely designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Porcelain, Glass

Pair of Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful pair of ceiling lights on a porcelain base with shades in decorated opaline glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half by Høvik Lys. Both lamps are full...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Porcelain, Glass

Pair of Scandinavian Flushmount Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling lights on a porcelain base with shades glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in good vintage condition. ...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Porcelain, Glass

Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Hallway Light, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling flushmount lamp in glass with a frame in brass. Designed and made in Sweden from
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in green glass with embossed surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very go...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in green glass with a embossed surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very ...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Doria Glass Tube Flushmount
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern flush mount with Murano glass tubes cascading from a chrome armature. Tubes are
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Chrome

Ceiling Lamp or Flushmount Lamp Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp or flushmount lamp. Probably produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Milkglass Semi Flushmount Scandinavia 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern flushmount. Designed and manufactured probably in
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Milkglass Semi Flushmount Scandinavia 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern flushmount. Designed and manufactured probably in
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Flushmount Ceiling Lamp in the Manner of Lars Holmström Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare flushmount ceiling lamp in the manner of Lars Holmström. Produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Glass Ball Wall lamps with Copper Patina Rims, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Paavo Tynell, Poul Henningsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Scandinavian glass ball wall lamps with Copper Patina Rims, 1950's These can also be
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Alvar Aalto for Idman Ceiling Lights, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful flushmount ceiling light by Alvar Aalto for Idman Oy, Finland, in enameled metal with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Large Superb Condition Midcentury All White Glass Flush Mount with Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
Mid-Century Modern three light flushmount. This 1950s three-light flush mount has the most serene
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Large Superb Condition 3 Light Midcentury Modern Glass Flush Mount with Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
names in Scandinavian design. The combination of this flush mount's large size and its stylish design
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Large & Top Condition 3 Light Midcentury Modern Glass Flush Mount with Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
the quality materials, we feel, this can only be by one of the bigger names in Scandinavian design
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Large Superb Condition 3 Light Midcentury Modern Glass Flush Mount with Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
by one of the bigger names in Scandinavian design. The combination of this flush mount's large size
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Large & Mint Condition 3 Light Midcentury Modern Glass Flush Mount with Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
design and the quality materials, we feel, this can only be by one of the bigger names in Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Large Superb Condition Midcentury Sky Blue Color Glass Flush Mount with Teakwood
Located in Lisse, NL
one of the good names in Scandinavian design. The combination of this flush mount's large size and its
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Functionalist Flushmount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light in opaline glass and base in porcelain. Most likely designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vinta...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Porcelain, Glass

Ceiling Light Flushmount Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Fagerlund's brass-mounted pressed glass diamond pattern flushmount ceiling fixtures designed
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

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Scandinavian Flushmount For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian flushmount you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every Scandinavian flushmount was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian flushmount, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian flushmount — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian flushmount made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made Scandinavian flushmount has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Carl Fagerlund and Doria Leuchten Germany are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian Flushmount?

Prices for a Scandinavian flushmount can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $448 and can go as high as $4,913, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

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.

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