Chrome Flush Mount Lighting

Flush mount 1960s Sputnik pendant with eight shell shape opalescent shades on chrome frame. It is a compact chandelier with unusual shape shades.

Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce chrome metal and opaline glass for Flos. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy for Flos during the 1960s. This amazing piece is unique because of the materials, as it is made of chromed metal and opaline glass. Each light takes one E27 75w maximum bulb. A great sconce that will smarten a midcentury living room or bathroom. Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant IDEA: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets. Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early ‘60s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps. Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow. And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the IDEA of artificial lighting. Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists. Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II. In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market. The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128 for Brionvega (1966) In 1952, Livio decided to build his own practice, independent from Achille and Pier Giacomo, to pursue a deeper exploration of radio waves, music, and technology. But the three brothers would continued to collaborate closely in several projects, and the partnership between Achille and Pier Giacomo became so tight that from 1952 until 1968, when Pier Giacomo died, they co-authored most of their designs. Achille Castiglioni Long Career as Light Designer During this period, the Castiglioni brothers participated in the Italian Exhibition of Furniture (RIMA), where they successfully introduced a series of curved-plywood furniture, and presented important designs, such as the Tubino lamp (1949), originally produced by Italian light maker Arteluce from 1949 until 1974, and reintroduced by Flos since the late 1970s; and the Luminator lamp (1955), originally produced by Gilardi & Barzaghi, but reintroduced by Flos in the late 1960s. A new, successful, and long-lasting collaboration developed in 1960, when Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni were reached by entrepreneurial Italian designer Dino Gavina and business man Arturo Eisenkeil with the IDEA to create a completely new kind of lighting fixtures utilizing a polyamide. The Material, which they called “cocoon,” in the hands of the Castiglioni brothers would become a popular and iconic innovation in the 1960s and serve as the successful foundation of Italian lighting company Flos–founded by Gavina and Eisenkeil in 1962. Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni designed a series of “cocoon” lights utilizing the spray-on polyamide plastic as a coating layer onto a metal frame. Among the most popular Castiglioni “cocoon” lights are: the Taraxacum and the Viscontea ceiling lamps (1960), and the Gatto table lamp (1961). Other of the important lamp designs by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for Flos are the Beehive -or Splügen Braü lamp (1961), Toio –or Toy lamp...

Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condi...

Pair of beautiful minimalist glass and chrome wall lights. Germany, 1960s/1970s

Pair of textured Murano glass sconces. Germany, 1960s - 1970s Lamp sockets: 4.

Beautiful architectural pair of modernist wall or ceiling spotlights. Germany, 1960s - 1970s Measurement without bulb. Lamp sockets: one E27 (US E26).

Two Velella opal flush mounts by Flos, Italy 1960 -sold individually Set of 2 Achille Castiglioni flush mounts lamps, Italy, 1960. Sold individually. Wonderful lights by Flos made f...

Set of four wonderful sculptural round bubble hand blown glass and chrome "belt" flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).

Large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Polished brass and chrome version. Germany, 1960s.

Richard Essig chrome ceiling lamp germany around 1950s Original condition

Pair of large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mounts by Leola. Germany, 1960s.

Hanging lamp. Material: Chrome and alabaster Style: Art Deco Country:German To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have...

Elegant large multi layered chandelier with handblown textured Murano bubble glass tubes hanging from a chromed spider suspension. Chandelier illuminates...

Vintage flush mount or ceiling light made of clear glass, chrome and beige metal. Produced by famous Kamenicky Senov in former Czechoslovakia in th 1970's. Bulb: 1 x E25-27.

Spectacular large flush mount chandelier model 'Arethusa' with individually handcrafted Murano glass flowers on a chromed metal structure. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offe...

Stilux style ceiling or wall lights Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Opaline glass, chrome plated metal Take one medium bulb each Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Price is ...

Murano glass flush mount ceiling or wall lights by Poliarte, a pair. Criss cross glass on the chrome plated metal base. Take 4 medium base bulbs each. Complimentary US rewiring upon ...

1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame. ...

Ceiling/flush lamp produced in the 60s in the style of Fontana Arte. The ceiling lamp has a structure with 2 E27 lights in enamelled metal with a border in chromed metal which togeth...

Mid-20th century crystalline glass flush mount fixture with chrome ceiling plate and three lights. A single clear glass dome, shaped to resemble a crystal basket. Silver colored hard...

Brass chrome-plated frame with glass elements, fitted with 6 E14 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.

Pair of Mid-Century Modern round chrome, brass sconces, wall light or flush mount. Unique way of attaching the socket part to the Top, easy to change the light bulbs, just turn into ...

Gorgeous glass tube pendant light made by Doria Leuchten, Germany. It is in very good condition and requires seven European E14 / 110 volt candelabr...

Elegant multicolor 'Volcane' wall sconce and ceiling light made of handblown Murano glass with clear and amber tones on a chromed frame. Designed by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Italy i...

Beautiful large 1970s chandelier with white to transparent Murano glasses in the style of Franco Luce.Made in Italy. Five long, transparent white glasses, curved in the shape of a fl...

Stunning five-light flush mount light fixture in brass can be used as wall or ceiling light. Sockets: 5 x E27 standard bulbs - max 60 watts each Light bulbs are not included. It ...

Beautiful adjustable chandelier or pendant light in onyx stone and veneered wood. The light requires six single E27 screw fit lightbulbs (60Watt max.) LED compatible. Diameter 75 c...

Mid-Century Modern textured ice glass light fixtures by manufacturer Kaiser, circa 1965. Clean, simple but high-end design. Illuminates beautifully. Each light fixture, often mistake...

A beautiful Murano glass flush mount or wall light. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture.The Fixture requires 0 European E14 / 110 Volt ...

Gorgeous ice glass chandelier on a metal frame with six small Edison bulbs. Manufactured by Doria, Germany in the 1960s. Measures: diameter appr. 19.7" in. (appr. 50 cm), height ap...

Fontana Arte ceiling light by Ferdinando Ruggiero Designed and made in Italy, 1960s Takes 15 candelabra bulbs Complimentary US rewiring upon request. We take pride in bringing vinta...

Peill & Putzler large wall light, chrome with glass cubes, 1970s, Germany. This sculptural vintage wall light consists of 9 clear glass cubes on a squar...

Amazing pair of space age chrome wall or flush mount ceiling lights by Philippe Rogier. Spiral spring coils are held in place by the light bulbs atop a chrome tube. Produces a spiral light...

Flush mount ceiling light in the style of Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in 1960s. Two kinds of glass. Takes 4 candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. We take pride i...

Style: Art Deco Year: 1920 Material: glass and chrome For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers. We have ...

Add a touch of classic Italian craftsmanship to your home with this stunning Venini chandelier from the 1960s. The octagonal shape and chrome structure perfectly complement the four...

Vintage ceiling or wall light made of metal with chrome rim. Moves in on direction. Made in former Czechoslovakia by the famous Napako in the 1980s.

Beautiful architectural pair of modernist spot wall sconces. Germany, 1970s Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).

A beautiful flush mount, marked made in Italy. Made in the 1980s. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. The glass is a satin glass with a nice motif. Gre...

Art Nouveau flush mount. Chrome polished, glass in perfect condition. Restored, rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 US wiring compatible.

Produced by Lightolier and signed, circa 1970. Wonderful condition. This unique chandelier has been many attributes. The flush mount measures 23" in diameter and contains 240 dangling rods in 3 sizes over 5 courses. The flush mount features a 1" ceiling cap that the disc attaches to and the total drop from the ceiling i...

Style: Art Deco Year: 1920 Material: Glass and chrome For your safety and that of your property, all our lighting have new electric cables. We always think of our customers. We have ...

Hanging lamp Material: chrome and glass Style: Art Deco Country:German To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialize...

Hanging lamp Material: chrome and glass Style: Art Deco Country:German To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialize...

Born in Venice in 1914, Angelo brotto was a multi-faceted artist who challenged himself with painting, sculpture and glassmaking. He also worked as a designer, creating mainly lamps of all kinds for Murano based...

Elegant and beautiful midcentury six-arm pendant chandelier. The overall height can be customized. Italy, 1960s-1970s. Measures: Height of the body: 17 in (43 cm). Lamp sockets 6.

Set of three Postmodern ceiling lights designed by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1980. These model ‚Sisten‘ flush mounts are made of chromed and lacquered steel with opaline glass ...

Hanging lamp Material: chrome Style: Art Deco Country:German To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specialized in the s...

Kinkeldey pendant lamp with chrome hardware. Minimalist geometric and simply shaped small hanging ceiling light fixture made in Germany, in the 1970s. The light photographed is the e...

Stunning set of chrome stems and air bubble glass shades, ceiling lights. These artistically handcrafted flush mounts date back to the 1970s and their timeless design is truly remarkable. The elegance of the stylishly polished chrome hardware combined with the impressive art glass shades is a match made in heaven and all three glass globe shades are in superb condition. All elements combined make these works of lighting art breath nothing but style and beauty and this set of lights...

Hanging lamp. Material: Chrome and glass Style: Art Deco Country:German To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have specializ...

Art Deco sconces manufactured in France circa 1920 in a "Streamline" style design. The sconce can be rotated to adjust the light it casts. Manufactured in chromed metal and a "Prismatic" pressed glass shade...

Hanging lamp Material: chrome and opaline glass Style: Art Deco Country: German To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done. We have s...

Beautiful flush Mount manufactured in Chromed Metal and Blue Murano glass tubes. It is very similar to the style and tonalities explored by Venini under the designes by Ettore Sottsa...

Beautiful sculptural Sciolari / Leola style ceiling or wall flush mount by Helestra, Germany, 1970s. Shipping without bulbs.

Set of three chrome metal and crystal glass flush mount, Germany, circa 1960.

Pair of Italian Chrome and Glass Flush Mounts, 1960s Attributed to Azucena.

Monumental Mid Century Modern / Space Age Flush Mount designed by the reknown Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii in 1970s. Motoko Ishii lived and worked in Finland and Germany 1965-1967. Her most prominent designs were produced while she was working for the West German lighting company Staff. In 1968. she returned to Japan and established Ishii Motoko...