International Style Flush Mount Lighting

INTERNATIONAL STYLE

The International Style, a modernist movement within architecture and furniture design that was given its name by American architect Philip Johnson and historian Henry-Russell Hitchcock, was born during the 1920s and ’30s. It gained steam initially in Europe and then in the United States as a response to the first World War. Building projects associated with the movement, as well as vintage International Style chairs, tables and other furnishings, are minimal and pared back.

Pioneers of the International Style — architect Walter Gropius and his Bauhaus colleagues Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, De Stijl advocate and Dutch architect J.J.P. Oud and visionary designer Le Corbusier — stripped away decorative elements and placed considerable value on functionality and clean lines, integrating the use of industrial materials like steel, concrete and large sheets of glass in their work. Quite aptly, this mode of design and architectural style coincided with an era now known as the Machine Age and became a global symbol of modernism. The primary motive of its practitioners was to address the changing needs of a rapidly industrializing society, especially the demand for office complexes and apartments in large cities, through economical, technologically advanced, yet aesthetically pleasing designs for furniture and buildings.

“Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep,” said Le Corbusier of the philosophy behind his practical modernist architecture.

The International Style’s designers and architects were inspired by the advantages afforded them by the era’s new technology and industrial machinery as well as state-of-the-art materials. Le Corbusier was fond of framing his buildings in steel but reinforced concrete made far more economic sense. He is probably most admired for the iconic private homes and commercial buildings that he designed or codesigned with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, which are spread across the world, from New York City to Paris to Chandigarh, India. Today, Breuer’s Wassily Lounge chair; the elegant LC series created by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand; and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich, are emblems of progressive modernist design and all make prominent use of tubular steel. Vintage originals are the prized cornerstone of collections.

“The International Style is probably the first fundamentally original and widely distributed style since the Gothic,” posited Johnson in the book that accompanied “Modern Architecture: International Exhibition,” an architectural show he cocurated with Hitchcock that featured the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra and others. While the term “International Style” had previously been circulating in Europe, when the show opened at the Museum of Modern Art in 1932, it yielded a much broader application of this important style of design.

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Style: International Style

Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture

$1,150 / item

Three-Light Meander Flexible Arm Ceiling Mounted Light Fixture

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Ceiling mounted Meander light featuring three flexible metal arms which allow you to adjust and pose the light fixture; shown here with metal arms in standard black finish, and solid brushed brass fittings; 27 inch arms, 6 inch diameter ceiling mount. Overall measurements depend on how it is posed. Custom finishes, leather wrapping and custom configurations are available, please visit us at Avantgarden in Pound Ridge...

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2010s North American International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hatch — Geometric Reclaimed Teak Wall Sconce by Evam

$720

Hatch — Geometric Reclaimed Teak Wall Sconce by Evam

Located in Udaipur, IN

The Hatch sconce transforms geometric carving into radiant light. Hand-crafted from reclaimed teak and finished in oiled teak, its circular lattice motif recalls timeless patterns re...

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2010s Indian International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Wood, Teak

Caveat Emptor Reclaimed Teak Wall Sconce Handcrafted Org Modern Lighting by Evam

$720

Caveat Emptor Reclaimed Teak Wall Sconce Handcrafted Org Modern Lighting by Evam

Located in Udaipur, IN

The Caveat Emptor Sconce by Evam is a striking piece of organic modern lighting, handcrafted from reclaimed teak wood. Designed as a wall sconce or surface mount fixture, it balances...

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2010s Indian International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Wood, Teak

Venetian "Seta" Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture From Murano, Italy

$4,200

H 9.125 in Dm 24.25 in

Venetian "Seta" Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture From Murano, Italy

Located in Austin, TX

Italian handblown Murano glass ceiling fixture, rewired for the US. The bell curve and subtle texture of the opaline glass make this a stand out light fixtu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Midcentury Modern Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s

$3,789 / set

H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Midcentury Modern Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s

By AVMazzega, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa 197...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal, Brass

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

$375 / item

H 11 in W 14 in D 10.25 in

5 Pieces Mid Century Modern Recessed Aluminum Eyeball Lighting by Lightolier

By Lightolier

Located in Port Jervis, NY

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 for new construction or to be retrofitted. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the aluminum. Signed...

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1960s American Vintage International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Foliage Crown Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Metal, 1940s

$5,247 / set

H 6.7 in Dm 9.06 in

Pair of Foliage Crown Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures in Gilt Metal, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of light fixtures in gilt iron with foliage design. Spain, 1940s. These eye-catching flush mounts feature an structure made of gilt metal leaves surrounding a central light. They have a terrific patina with their original gold leaf finishing in bronze-gilt shades. Interesting design with Hollywood Regency and neoclassical accents. To be used as ceiling flush mounts but they also could work as pendants hanging from a chain at the desired height. These light fixtures will be a nice addition to a foyer, corridor or any bathroom or bedroom: they can be used as pendants hanging over the nightstands on each side of the bed or at both sides of a mirror in a powder room. On sale as a pair. Rare find Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder each. Overall Measures: 23 cm diameter x 17 cm height // 9,05 cm diameter x 6,69 in height Crown Flush Mounts // Foliage Ceiling Lights // Foliage Crown Light...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Iron, Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

One of.. Rare Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Sconces Germany 1960s

$1,457 / item

H 8.86 in W 4.93 in D 4.14 in

One of.. Rare Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mounts Sconces Germany 1960s

By Aloys F. Gangkofner

Located in Berlin, DE

One of ... beautiful minimalist handblown glass flush mount by Aloys F. Gangkofner. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).

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Mid-20th Century German International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Blown Glass

Spacek Wall Sconce (22") in Brass Finishes By Matthew Fairbank

$3,700 / item

H 22 in W 4 in D 4 in

Spacek Wall Sconce (22") in Brass Finishes By Matthew Fairbank

By Matthew Fairbank

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spacek wall sconce features a minimal forged brass body that supports a linear glass lens. Light filters through bronze, smoke, or starphire glass. ...

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2010s American International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sconce in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection

$2,375 / item

H 5 in Dm 10 in

Sconce in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Onyx

Sconce in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection

$2,375 / item

H 5 in Dm 10 in

Sconce in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.* Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation. Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w. Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included. UL listed. Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request). Also available in terra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Onyx

Sconce in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection

$2,375 / item

H 5 in Dm 10 in

Sconce in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Marble

Sconce in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection

$2,375 / item

H 5 in Dm 10 in

Sconce in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Onyx

Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection

$2,375 / item

H 5 in Dm 10 in

Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection

By L'Aviva Home

Located in New York, NY

Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Onyx

Duo Rattan Wall Sconce Handcrafted Pencil Reed Artisan Lighting

$543

H 11.82 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in

Duo Rattan Wall Sconce Handcrafted Pencil Reed Artisan Lighting

Located in Oxford, GB

Designed by Bill Parry, the Duo Wall Sconce is a study in restraint. A bent rattan frame holds two pencil reed shades, each handwoven to diffuse light with quiet precision. Vintage-i...

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2010s Philippine International Style Flush Mount Lighting

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Rattan

Previously Available Items

Murano Style Glass and Brass Ceiling Flush Mount

Sold

H 9 in Dm 26 in

Murano Style Glass and Brass Ceiling Flush Mount

Located in Astoria, NY

Murano style colorless glass and brass flush mount ceiling fixture, the central circular mount with seven lights above a pendant cage with twelve trumpet leaf form seeded colorless ...

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21st Century and Contemporary International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Two Steinhauer Flush Mount Lamps

Sold

H 6.3 in Dm 9.06 in

Two Steinhauer Flush Mount Lamps

By Steinhauer

Located in Den Haag, NL

A pair of octagonal Steinhauer brand flush mount lamps in a matte brass finish with cut-glass inserts.

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1980s Dutch Vintage International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Cut Glass

Italian Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts in the style of Poliarte

Sold

H 8.5 in Dm 5.5 in

Italian Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts in the style of Poliarte

By Poliarte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning Poliarte style glass and chrome hexagon flush mounts. Glass has a geometric 3-dimensional detail. Chrome fixture with some patina. Newly re-wired. Sold as set of three.

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20th Century Italian International Style Flush Mount Lighting

Materials

Glass

International Style flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique International Style flush mount for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage flush mount created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with brass, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used International Style flush mount made in a specific country, there are and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for flush mount differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $1,150 while the average work can sell for $1,000.