Scandinvian Modern Silk Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinvian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Silk and brass. Good vintage
Brass
Slik Flush Mount, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Silk flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Silk shade with beautiful lace details on
Brass
Midcentury Flush Mount Lamp by Hans Bergström
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare and beautiful flush mount ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström. Made with a round, lacquered frame
Metal
$13,921 / item
H 50.4 in W 65 in D 7.9 in
Silk over Metal "Sikus" Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
form can add drama to any space, and this wall light is particularly evocative in our warm silk colors.
Silk
$14,835 / item
H 50.4 in W 63.8 in D 10.6 in
Silk over Metal "Sahara" Wall and Ceiling Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
or wall it is mounted on to dramatic effect. It is part of the Orchestra Family, inspired by natural
Silk
Garbo Ceiling Light by Mario Yagi & Studio Simon for Sirrah
By Mario Yagi, Sirrah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Garbo ceiling light by Mario Yagi & Studio Simon for Sirrah. Designed in Italy, circa 1970's. Silk
Aluminum
Finnish Silk Flush Mount, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish silk flush mount, 1950/1960s. Silk shade with beautiful brass details, metal frame. Good
Metal, Brass
Silk Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Silk lampshade with brass
Brass
Six-Arm Fringe Flush Mount Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six-arm fringe flush mount chandelier designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Brass
Brozne and Silk Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A bronze chandelier with patinated finish, some painted details. The silk fringes covering a 4
Circa 1910's Caldwell chandelier (with silk shade)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1036 Caldwell silver plated bronze circular chandelier. New Silk shade
French Moderne Small Billiard Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A decorative French chandelier that woould work for low ceilings. Eight light sources w/ silk
Brass, Iron
Massimo Vignelli Arteluce Ceiling Fixture
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling fixtures. One available @ $4,500.
Aluminum
French Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique French Deco seven arm chandelier
Brass
Stilnovo Pulley Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stilnovo multi position pulley pendant
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 82.68 in W 44.1 in D 3.94 in
Statement Garbo fringed ceiling lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah 1970's edition
By Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi
Located in London, GB
Garbo fringed ceiling light with steel light box that houses 5 bulbs and omits an ambient light, manufactured in Italy by Sirrah. This needs to be hard wired into the ceiling. Mari...
Steel
Silk Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Silk flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Silk lampshade with brass details. Good vintage
Brass
Silk Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Silk flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Silk shade, brass details. Good vintage
Brass
Large Finnish Silk Flush Mount, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large Finnish silk flush mount, 1950s. Silk pleated shade with brass details. Good vintage
Brass
Rare and Large Silk Flush Mount, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare large flush mount, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Silk shade with brass details. Good vintage
Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 23.63 in
Mid-Century Brass & Silk Flush Mount Model 20399, Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Flush mount model 20399, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Original faded rose color silk fabric
Brass
Brass & Silk Fabric Flush Mount, Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant and atmospheric flush mount ceiling light produced by Idman Oy in Finland during the 1950s
Brass
Flush Mount, Valinte Oy Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy Finland from the 1950s. Brass with silk shade. Good vintage
Brass
Midcentury Flush Mount Lamp by Hans Bergström
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare and beautiful flush mount ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström. Made with a round, lacquered frame
Metal
Vintage Cocoon Flush Mount Ceiling Light Marked FW Gepruft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cocoon flush mount ceiling light marked FW Gepruft. The piece has four lights inside
Wire
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 25.99 in
Art Deco Ceiling light Made of Artificial Silk and Gold Anodized Aluminum, 1950s
By Erco, ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
original condition. The gold cream-white balloon silk was painstakingly sewn onto the round metal frame by
Aluminum
Ceiling Light by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Stilux. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Silk shade, enameled
Metal, Brass
Fortuny Flush Mount Silk Scudo Chandelier
By Fortuny
Located in Miami, FL
The classic silk Scudo chandelier. This is on is Flush mounted. Takes 3 regular chandelier bulbs
Silk
Art Deco Triple Alabaster and Chrome Hanging Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
also carved alabaster, while the hanging pole is wrapped in braided cream silk, finished in fringe
Alabaster
Chinese Hanging Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persimmon color frame with dragon details.
Wood, Silk
A French Art Moderne Ceiling Fixture
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Moderne Ceiling Fixture
Brass
Ceiling fixture
Located in Southampton, NY
Glass ceiling fixture with tassel on bottom and original wrapped stem.
Metal
A pair of "Spider Uno" wall/ceiling lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Design wall/ceiling lights. movable arms, brass structure, parchment shades handmade. Late 20th Century
Brass
monumental fortuny hanging chandelier
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Giant fortuny hanging fixture. Hand painted silk. Also includes flush mount for flat sealing
Silk
Sold|$233,477
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron by Ferro Art
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold leaf gilt iron leafed sunburst flush mount. Manufactured by Ferro-Art. Spain, 1950s-1960s. This ceiling flushmount features an iron structure with a central round p...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$300
H 9.33 in W 7.33 in D 1.25 in
French Fir Deep Framed Wall Mirrors, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sold as Pair or Singles French 1940's Small Mirror
Fir
$17,001 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$7,183 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 11.82 in
Josef Frank Fabric /Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely elaborate table lamp in the famous Hoffmann design from the 1920s. chased/hammered brass, the hand-sewn fabric-shades with colorful designs by Josef Frank, WW-Modell Nr ...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,023
H 14.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful ceramic plate decorated with multiple black and gold beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and deta...
Ceramic, Beads
Large Model K5-25 Brass & Textile Flush Mount by Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A large and visually striking flush-mount ceiling light model K5-25 produced by Idman Oy in Finland during the 1950s. The generously scaled shade features a sculptural, pleated form ...
Brass
British Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British opaline glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. White opaline glass Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94 inches Weight: 0.90 kg / ...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$9,199 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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.
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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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.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.