1960s Flush Mount Lighting

This beautifully minimal Mid-Century Modernist Flush Mount Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. This flush mount features a cylindrical profi...

Model 71-151 flush mount by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno from the 1960s. Painted metal and acrylic. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Classic...

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...

In this listing you will find a Mid Century Modern 2-tier Flush Mount called Giogali designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi. The flush mount consist of a large number of Murano g...

Sputnik flower Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy. Covered in molded ice structure glass flower on a chrome Sputni...

Exceptionally large and beautiful bubble wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high quality workmanship. The lamp impresses with its spectacular play of light. C...

Oversized flush mount ceiling light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland. Circa 1960th. Acrylic shade with brass fittings and spacers. Diam- 27.5" ; H-5" (3) Edison Typ...

White Murano Glass Flush Mount Light by Hillebrand, Germany 1960s, Dimensions Height: 4.33 in. (11 cm) Diameter: 13.77 in. (35 cm) The fixture need 2 x E27 standard bulb with 60W m...

An Italian 16-arm flush mount ceiling fixture by Stilnovo, manufactured in Midcentury. A solid polished brass frame in warm aged tone with white lacquered fittings with nice patina o...

A collection of Italian Galea lamps designed by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi in 1968. These hand blown Murano glass lamps feature nesting fazzoletto shades with a green trim. When ...

A collection of Italian Galea lamps designed by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi in 1968. These hand blown Murano glass lamps feature nesting fazzoletto shades with a green trim. When ...

Italian Mazzega tulip shape pendant ceiling light with textured clear and white glass. Murano fixture uses regular A base bulb. Newly wired with new chai...

A collection of Italian Galea lamps designed by Adalberto Dal Lago for Vistosi in 1968. These hand blown Murano glass lamps feature nesting fazzoletto shades with a green trim. When ...

Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lights with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Produced by Lyfa Denmark, designed by Carl Fagerlund and crystal glass shades produced by Orrefors Glassworks, Sweden. Can be used either as wall sconces or as flush ceiling pendants...

1 of 3 Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp in Chrome, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 7.08 in. (18 cm) Diameter: 10.23 in. (26 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Lig...

Pair of Spoke Wheel Flush Mounts in Amber Glass, 1960s Dimensions Height: 4.33 in. (11 cm) Width: 9.84 in. (25 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Light bulbs...

Brass chrome-plated frame with glass elements, fitted with 8 E14 sockets up to 60watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.

Fantastic three-tier midcentury Flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Three rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Heavy quality and in ver...

Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 5.90 in. (15 cm) Diameter: 13.38 in. (34 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 sta...

White Murano Glass Flush Mount Light by Hillebrand, Germany 1960s, Dimensions Height: 4.33 in. (11 cm) Diameter: 13.77 in. (35 cm) The fixture need 2 x E27 standard bulb with 60W m...

Wonderful and decorative ceiling lights with formed glass shades and lacquered metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s second half. Both lamps are fully working and ...

Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten set / 124 Ceiling or Wall lights, Germany 1960s. This set consists of 124 simple ceiling or wall lights created by Rolf Krüger and made by Staff in Germany during the 1960s. It is rare to find such a large quantity of these lights. The lights feature a simple cylindrical shape that transforms into a square base with a soft radius. The top of the upper end holds the contaminant visibly, making it perfect for mirror headlights to avoid direct glare. The assembly plate is integrated into the base plate. These lamps' unique feature is their ability to combine ceiling or wall sculptures. These lights are minimalistic, making them a statement piece in any room. They are in excellent condition without any damage, 100% original, fully functional, and come with an E27 socket. These lights are compatible with US/UK/ASIA standards and LED compatible. They have been cleaned, well-wired, in complete working order, and ready to use. Mid-century lighting is a sustainable option as it allows you to repurpose and give new life to existing products. Mid-century design lighting is often of high quality, built to last for several years. They also come with a rich history, and their signs of wear give a glimpse into the previous owner's life. - Set consists 124 fixtures. - Size: 10,5 x 10,5 cm. - Size: Height 12 cm. - Fitted with E27 sockets suitable for LED. - The lights are compatible with US/UK/ASIA standards. - Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use Krüger designed a variety of metal, glass, and concrete products for the manufacturer, Staff Leuchten. Among his creations were bubble glass pendants (which he made in collaboration with Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii), tube decorative wall lamps, and the iconic Cross Oyster flush mount ceiling light, which was displayed in the exhibition stand of Mercedes-Benz at the 1970 Geneva International Motor Show. In 1968, Krüger worked with German industrial designer Dieter Witte to create a large wall panel version of the Cross Oyster light...

Murano Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s, Germany Dimensions Width: 7.87 in. (20 cm) Height: 7.87 in. (20 cm) Depth: 5.51 in. (14 cm) The fixture need 1 x E14 standar...

Black Octagonal Smoked Glass Flush Mount by Limburg, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 10.23 in. (26 cm) Diameter: 10.23 in. (26 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W ...

A beautiful flush mount by German manufacturer Glashuette Limburg. The bubble glass element is supported by a polished brass plate with a one light source. Beautiful bubble glass on ...

A cocoon flush mount made in Italy in the 1960s. The flush mount has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The l...

1 of 4 Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp in Gold, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 7.08 in. (18 cm) Diameter: 10.23 in. (26 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Light...

Super 1960's Mid Century Modern Cut Crystal Beaded "Blooming Flower" Form Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture. 24K Framed. Made by "Palwa". Excellent quality.

Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s. Wonderful light effect. The heavily textured and slightly iridescent glass dome is held in place by a brass knob...

1 of the 2 high quality modern thick textured ice glass flush mount lights , circa 1965. Each flush mount is featuring a impressive huge round handmade glass dish. Can also work for...

Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lights with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Produced by Lyfa Denmark, designed by Carl Fagerlund and crystal glass shades produced by Orrefors Glassworks, Sweden. Can be used either as wall sconces or as flush ceiling pendants...

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...

Single Ceiling Mount by Adrasteia. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal and classic looking flush mount with enameled metal frame and reeded, clear glass diffuser....

Brutalist Design Wall Sconce or Flush Mount, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount or ceiling lamp. It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. L...

An extra large midcentury flush mounted Murano leaf glass chandelier, textured curved glass leaves on a large mounting plate with heavy metal ring. Eighteen curved discs of Murano gl...

A gorgeous flush mount by Hustadt Leuchten Germany. Heavy thick murano glass on a metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulb, up to 40 watts. A n...

Small Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 6.29 in. (16 cm) Diameter: 9.05 in. (23 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Light bulbs are...

Clear glass 3D Flush Mount Lamp, Germany 1960s, 1960-1969. Dimensions Height: 3.93 in. (10 cm) Diameter: 7.87 in. (20 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Ligh...

Petite Bronze Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 6.29 in. (16 cm) Diameter: 9.05 in. (23 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 stand...

Orrefors Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lights with clear textured thick crystal shade and brass body. Produced by Lyfa Denmark, designed by Carl Fagerlund and crystal glass shades produced by Orrefors Glassworks, Sweden. Can be used either as wall sconces or as flush ceiling pendants...

Tree Trunk Ice Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar Franken KG, Germany 1960s This large flush mount was produced in Austria by Kalmar in the 1960s. It is composed of 12 thick textured ice g...

Very Elegant Cut Glass Flush Mount, Italy 1960s. Dimensions Height: 6.30 in. (16 cm) Width: 12.79 in. (32.5 cm) Depth: 11.02 in. (28 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with...

Exceptionally large and beautiful bubble wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high quality workmanship. The lamp impresses with its imposing size and the spect...

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...

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....

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

Stilnovo style flush mount ceiling lights, a pair Made in Italy, 1960s Opaline glass, enameled metal. Take 3 candelabra bulbs each. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Priced and...

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...

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...

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...

Pair of organic white and clear blown Murano glass and brass sconce by J.T. Kalmar. Austria, 1960s.

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...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a renowned Swedish designer who is known for his exceptional contribution to the field of lighting design. Prolific during the golden age of Scandinavian desi...