1960s Flush Mount Lighting

A beautiful Doria flush mount manufactured circa 1960. High-end thick clear crystal glass shade made out of overlay glass, applied in rectangular shapes. Mind blowing lighting effect...

Incredibly rare first edition of the famous "Light Ball" applique by Castiglioni in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of white enameled metal and opal glass. It can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The wall light has been tested, it uses an E27 light bulb. It is signed on the backplate by both Arteluce and Flos. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 32 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 1960s, 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...

Larger version (cm 40 diameter) of the light ball serie designed by Achille Castiglioni for Arteluce and Flos in 1960s. Aluminum & polished brass body with white opaline shade. Very ...

Ceramic ceiling lamp around 1960s Original condition

Very scarce set of 15 flush-mounts by Stilnovo (marked), Italy 1960 Sold and priced per item. Please inquire for multiples, discount applies. Dimensions re 14.57" x 4.72" Early vint...

huge high end manufactured flush mounts by Ernst Palme. 40 glass crystal drops hanging on a brass plate and bring a marvelous shining and atmosphere in every room. Measure: 9 x E 14....

A  stunning high-end brass and Murano glass flushmount manufactured in the late 1960s-early 1970s. The brass ring holds a large heavy blown glass with four brass brackets. The think ...

Amazing Vintage Ceiling Lamp. Antique Brass And Glass Flush Mount Fixture. A lamp is a light source that should be in every home. This item of lighting is used in bedrooms, living r...

This listing presents a beautiful, large mid century modern flush mount or sconce manufactured by ERCO. Manufacturer's label is still attached on the inside of the flush mount. It i...

Extraordinary wall lamp or ceiling lamp in an iron ring look from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high quality workmanship. The lamp impresses with its spectacular play of light. Ma...

XL Model LSP6 'Tommy' Flush Mount by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Nautical style XL sconce featur...

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

Sculptural Op Art Pop Art flush mount chandelier most probably made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega or Vistosi, Italy, 1960s. The amazing Midcentury light is made of hand-crafted Murano glass bowl discs in pulegoso glass technique in three different sizes, formed to a large flower and held by chromed screws on a off-white enameled metal lamp base...

Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 23.62 in. (50 cm) Diameter: 9.44 in. (25 cm) The ...

Large mid-century J.T. Kalmar "Tulipan" flush mount chandelier designed and executed in the 1960s-1970s in Germany or Austria. The 4-tier ceiling light...

Beautiful high-end large bubble wall lights/ flush mounts by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Made of glossy amber colored glass with a brass colored base. Illumi...

Limburg Round Rings Glass Flush Mount Ceiling / Wall Light, 1960s Dimensions Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 9.84 in. (25 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max....

A large glass flush mount by Glashutte Limburg in Germany, 1960s. High-end pieces. Thick textured glass fixture on a brass base. Measurement: Ø 19.7" (50 cm), height 9.8" (25 cm) H...

A 1960s Italian nautical style ceiling light in polished brass with a white glass shade. Rewired. Made by Azucena.

A circa 1960's Italian blown glass light fixture with 25 lights. Measurements: Width: 49" Length: 55" Drop: 22"

Elegant semi flush mount chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Swarovski crystals. These lamps have an incomparable unique character. A touch of luxury fills the room. Manufa...

Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 23.62 in. 85 cm) Diameter: 9.44 in. (19 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb wi...

Original lamp from the 1960s from the company Glashütte Limburg, Germany - model 3142 - see picture. The lamp is made of brass and light smoked glass. It can be attached to both the ...

A circa 1960's molded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height (of body): 5" Width / Length: 14" square

1431 Stained glass leaves and flower flush mount /wall light 2 light

Very nice ceiling lamp from the Glashütte Limburg. The lamp spreads a great play of light in the room and enchants through its charisma. Wonderful design and very high -quality workm...

Petite Cute Donut Glass Lamp, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 4.72 in. (12 cm) Diameter: 7.87 in. (20 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Light bulbs are not...

Murano glass flush mount ceiling or wall light. Made in Italy in 1960s. Takes one medium base bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. We take pride in bringing vintage fixture...

Venini attributed Murano glass flush mount ceiling light Murano reticello glass, chrome plated metal. Made in Italy in 1960s. Diameter of the glass only is 15 inches. Take one Edison...

Multiple elegant holophane glass and brass Italian Sigma flush-mount fixtures by Sergio Mazza. Partially restored, naturally aged. (2) E26 medium based s...

Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. Heavy quality and in very good conditio...

Petite Round Clear Glass Flush Mount, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 3.14 in. (8 cm) Diameter: 7.87 in. (20 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 st...

A gorgeous metal and glass flush mount by a Murano Glass Company. Very heavy Murano ice pattern glass. The flush mount requires two European E27 Edison bulbs, each up to 60 watts. Me...

Fontana Arte attributed ceiling or wall light. Textured glass, nickel plated metal, enameled metal. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1960s Takes 4 medium base bulbs. Rewired for U...

LSP Flush Mounts by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Classical flush mounts made up of brass accents and an etched glass diffu...

Elegant Murano glass flush mounts or wall-light featuring seven crystal clear glass "triete" prisms each attached to a golden brass structure. The lights holds 2 bulbs per fixture, t...

Sergio Mazza style flush mount. Holophane glass, enameled metal, enameled plastic rim around the glass Italy, 1960s. Takes 2 medium base bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request...

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

Petite glass flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison or Medium bulb up...

Very nice ceiling lamp from the Glashütte Limburg. The lamp makes a great play of light in the room and enchants through its charisma. Wonderful design and very high -quality workman...

Very nice ceiling lamp from the Glashütte Limburg. The lamp spreads a great play of light in the room and enchants through its charisma. Wonderful design and very high -quality workm...

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena wall or ceiling light Made in Italy, 1960s Opalescent glass, brass Takes 2 medium base bulbs Complimentary US rewiring upon request Price is for 1 ...

Elegant large flush mount ceiling light in the style of Fontana Arte with faceted glass diffuser on brass mount, Italy, 1960s. This lovely ceiling light reflects the light beautifull...

Mod. 1990 flush mount by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Iconic and recognized teal blue thick cut and beveled cut glass from Fontan...

Fantastic chrome mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Several murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. Heavy quality and in very good co...

Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount. Perfect gilt metal leafs to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an entryway as a ch...

Wonderful Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The opal glass lampshades spread a pleasant light. The lamp has a very high quality finish. Very contemporary design with a fantastic l...

Elegant Dandelion chandelier with hexagonal glass prisms on a brass frame made by VEB Kristall Leuchten in the GDR in the 1960s. Measures: dm 16.5" in. (42 cm), height 10.2" in. (...

Minimalist white iron and clear glass ceiling or wall light manufactured by Limburg Glashu¨tte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-w...

Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Lamp by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 23.62 in. (60 cm) Diameter: 9.44 in. (24 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb w...

Elegant handblown Italian light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in an ice glass pattern. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Design: Carlo Nason. Maker: Mazzega. Measures: height 13.8“ in. (...

Wonderful rare vintage ice and clear glass geometric bubble glass flush mounts. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).

A petite white opaline or milk glass flush mount light. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Vo...

Magnificent, flush base ceiling or wall lamp by 'Glashütte Limburg', Germans famous mid century manufacturer of high-end design lighting. Helena Tynell is one of the artists who crea...

Shell design Glass and Gold metal Large Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount. It is very ideal and suitable for all liv...

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

Elegant modernist flush mount ceiling light and wall sconce made of clear, thick and textured glass dome on a brass frame designed by Helena Tynell attr. Manufactured by Glashutte Li...

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