French Louis XVI Style Brass and Glass Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant Louis XVI–style ceiling light with sculptural brass frame and glass shades combining frosted and clear sections. A refined French three-light ceiling fixture from the 1920s,...
Brass, Bronze
Set of Murano Semi-Flush Pendant Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 3 circa 1960’s Murano clear and gold hand-blown glass semi-flush pendant light fixtures in a floral motif.
Murano Glass
Spanish Midcentury Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Crown Chandelier with Stylized Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish vintage gilt metal two-bulb semi-flush crown light fixture from the mid-20th century, with stylized foliage motifs, frosted glass and new wiring.
Metal
Huge Crystal Art Deco Semi Flush Mount by Bakalowits, Austria, circa 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exceptional, huge semi - flush mount by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, Vienna , circa 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
MULLER FRERES Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandeliers Semi Flush Mounts 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Pendants or Semi-Flush Mounts by Muller Frères & Marcel Vasseur, France, ca. 1920.
Wrought Iron
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Pendant or Flush Mount Light, Stilnovo St
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant and playful Italian mid-century modern pendant light or semi flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1950s or 1960s.
Brass
French Capiz Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French capiz semi flush mounted light fixture with 2 lights.
Brass
Midcentury Italian Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950's pendant / semi-flush mounted glass light fixture with three interior candelabra lights supported by center stem (can be shortened).
Glass
Italian Midcentury Millefiori Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s light pendant semi-flush fixture with interior lights.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Pair Venetian Tole Hand Painted Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures Pendents
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Venetian Tole Hand Painted Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures / Pendents Each Wired With An Edison Socket Height Is Adjustable by Adding Or Removing Chain.
Metal
Alabaster Light Fixture with Bronze Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A semi flush mounted light fixture with bronze fittings and center rod pendant.
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Moderne Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1950's pendant / semi-flush mounted glass light fixtures with three interior lights supported by center stem (can be shortened).
Glass
1960s Murano Rugiadoso Glass Pendant Light with Brass Frame
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano semi-flush mount pendant ceiling light with ribbed clear glass, the reverse side is in the "Rugiadoso" technique with scattered particles of glass to diffuse light.
Brass
Gold Murano Glass Light Fixture with Interior Lights
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950s Murano glass semi-flush mount light fixture with six interior lights.
Murano Glass
Pair of French Light Fixtures with Glass Insets, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French semi-flush mounted light fixtures with crystal insets and 6 interior candelabra lights.
Crystal, Brass
$1,500Sale Price|36% Off
Iron & Amber Yellow Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A slick, black wrought iron structure gives this early 20th century, semi-flush mount light fixture a striking appearance.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco period ceiling lights or semi-flush mounts. These adorable light fixtures feature gilt bronze leaf-shaped holders and clear glass lampshades.
Bronze
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