1960s Flush Mount Lighting

Beautiful articulating ceiling mount lamp with white plexiglass shade, chrome hardware, and white enameled metal canopy. In original condition with visible patina consistent with its...

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 lights by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Circular milk glass shades paired with lightweight ...

Elegant white opal glass and brass wall or ceiling flush mount light by Florian Schulz / Licht und Objekt made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp is well-constructed and of extremely...

Huge Elegant 3-Light Amber Glass Flush Mount, Germany 1960s Dimensions Height: 10.23 in. (26 cm) Diameter: 12.6 in. (32 cm) The fixture need 3 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Li...

Clear glass icicles Flush Mount, Germany 1960s, 1960-1969. Dimensions Height: 5.11 in. (13 cm) Diameter: 8.26 in. (21 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Lig...

Fabulous eyeball socket type recessed lighting by Lightolier c1960. Aluminum sockets that rotate to your desired location. Complete with housing and reinforced cable wiring. Ready fo...

Flush mount ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Textured glass, patinated brass. Takes 2 Edison bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Four flush mounts are av...

Awesome 3D Flush Mount in Orange and Clear Glass, 1960s Dimensions Height: 5.90 in. (15 cm) Width: 9.05 in. (23 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bulb with 60W max. Light bulb...

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts For Azucena, circa 1960 midcentury 5x pieces available in identical golden brass patina and galss domes. Glass, Brass Dimensions: 16.92" x 6.3 ...

Gorgeous ice glass chandelier on a metal frame manufactured by Kaiser, Germany in the 1960s. The lamp takes three large Edison bulbs. Rare to find in this huge size. Two pieces of t...

Milk glass 3D Flush Mount Lamp, Germany 1960s, 1960-1969. Dimensions Height: 4.33 in. (11 cm) Width: 8.26 in. (21 cm) Depth: 8.26 in. (21 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bul...

RAAK Amsterdam, ceiling light model 'Maxi-Light Bulb' B-1260, brass, smoked glass, The Netherlands, 1960s. RAAK created an amusing lamp by building a light bulb around a light bul...

Elegant, large four-tier chandelier with lots of textured Murano ice glass tubes hanging on a white enameled metal light frame with chromed suspension. Chandelier illuminates beautif...

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...

Milk glass 3D Flush Mount Lamp, Germany 1960s, 1960-1969. Dimensions Height: 4.33 in. (11 cm) Width: 8.26 in. (21 cm) Depth: 8.26 in. (21 cm) The fixture need 1 x E27 standard bul...

A gorgeous vintage rise and fall floor lamp in solid teak and brass. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is fantastic, the brass stand is adjustable so t...

Beautiful twelve-arm modernist pedant or flush mount chandelier or pendant, Italy, 1960s. Measures: Diameter 15.7 inches (without bulbs). Height of the body 11.5 inches. Shipping w...

Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 24 clear Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Designer: Carlo Nason. ...

Awesome Flush Mount in Bicolor 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 are not in...

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...

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 great 1960s light smoked Space Age Flush lamp with a decorative ribbed glass shade on a reflective gold body. Made by Peill and a putzler. Newly rewired.

Wonderful sculpturale pair of yellow/honey bubble glass flushmounts. Germany, 1960s.

Cubist wall sconce by Gaetano Sciolari made of square tubes geometrically assembled from which come out six sources of light. Can also be attached to the ceiling as a flush mount. O...

Black Triteti flush fixture, ceiling or wall, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1967. Triteti was designed by Vico Magistretti and Claudio Dini for Artemide in 1967. This iconic design ...

Exceptionally decorative floral ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Great design and very solid workmanship. The leaves create a spectacular light. Design: Willy Daro Manufacturer: Ma...

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...

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 ...

A large midcentury Doria chandelier, structured curved ice glass surrounding a brass ring. Fifteen curved and flattened cylinders are "iced" to reflect the five interior candles of s...

Beautiful bubble glass pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Massive Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison ...

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

Rare Max Ingrand ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte, 1960. Painted metal, brass, frosted glass, glass. As typical of glass of the time it has a green ed...

Fantastic midcentury petite Flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 10 glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. Heavy quality and in very good condition. C...

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...

Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi flush mount ceiling light Made in Italy, 1960s Faceted glass shades, aluminum frames. Takes 3 candelabra sock...

Murano glass flush mount ceiling light in reticello glass, large. Made in Italy in 1960s. Takes 3 Edison bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. We take pride in bringing vin...

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

Set of five ceiling lights with an embossed glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s second half. The lamps are fully working and in very good ...

Stunning flower wall light/ flush mount by Palwa, Germany, circa 1965-1975. A luxurious of light fixture with beautifully cut flower crystals on a gold plated brass frame. Please...

Wonderful vintage bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US: E26).

Ceramic Vintage Flush Mount Brown Ceiling Lamp, Italy, midcentury 1960 Dimensions 15.74" x 5.9" Large Vintage ceramic folded flush-mount, circa 1950. This light almost resemble...

A Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful shape and opaline glasses. The fixture has a ver...

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 ...

Brass flush mount by  by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a brass glass texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pattern on cei...

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...

Original condition.

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

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

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

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 ...

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...

Elegant flush mount chandelier with 12 clear and white Murano glass elements on brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. Design: Carlo Nason attr. Manufacturer: Julius Theodor Kalmar...

Petite bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashütte Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires one European E27 / 110 Volt Edis...

Gorgeous extra large two-part drum-shaped flush mount chandelier with one ring outside and a flat disc made of heavy textured clear iced glass on a white metal frame with nickel fina...

1960s Sergio Mazza Petite 'Sigma' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and pressed opaline glass. Minimalist and refined, this iconic lamp can be used for wall or ceiling applications. Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Mazza created numerous iconic designs for Artemide throughout the 1960s, from a range of lighting to fiberglass molded...

Stunning donut wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design creates a spectacular light. Very high quality processing. Manufacturer: Doria Condit...

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 ...