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Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color:  White
White Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 white discs of precious Murano glass and arranged on four levels. Five light bulbs E 14. Available also a pair.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in White Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The petite centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. A more compact versio...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Perle Flushmount or Sconce with Hand Blown White Opal Sandblasted Glass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Perle Flush Mount is fabricated with a spun brass base and a hand blown glass shade in the shape of a pearl. W 4.5in (11.5cm) x D 4.5in (11.5cm) x H 5.75in (14.5cm) (1) G9 LED b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Grand "Nest" Light Sculpture Flush Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful thirteen-light brass three-tier flush mounted light sculpture composed of golden aged brass and enameled steel rods. Restored. Rewired. We can drop it on an extended ceil...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
Located in Aachen, NRW
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Large Round Glass Flush Mount by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 wonderful round glass wall lights by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Glass fixtured on a black metal base. Stunning light effect. Good quality and condition. Cleaned,...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Glass

Fontana Arte attributed ceiling or wall light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
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...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Chrome

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage c...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

1 of 5 1960s Design Flush Mount in Pink, Nos Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s Design Italian Wall Lamp nos in pink. Please check our listings for other colors (currently the lamp is also available in light blue, yellow or light grey).
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Large Pair of White glass Flush Mounts by VeArt, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Large and beauty Pair of Glass Metal Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Italy by VeArt during 1970s. The condition is excellent, they have...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wall / Ceiling Lights White Ice Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-20th Century wall/ceiling lights white frosted glass globes, 1960s Double wall sconces / ceiling lights with rectangular brass backplates and hand blew frosted glass globes. T...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 25' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 25' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. 'Dioscuri' is a timeless fixture that diffuses a heavenly light. This multipurpose lamp features a minimalistic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Steel

Large Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 35' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Michele De Lucchi 'Dioscuri 35' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. 'Dioscuri' is a timeless fixture that diffuses a heavenly light. This multipurpose lamp features a minimal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Steel

Large Murano Glass White Petals Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier with 53 petals white hand blown glass by Murano. Available also a pair. Measures: height with chain cm 80, (31.5 in) without chain cm 54 (21 in) diameter cm 65 (...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Large Pierre Guariche 'G13' Wall or Ceiling Light for Sammode Studio in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G13' wall or ceiling light for Sammode Studio in white. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Brass Hollywood Regency Flush Mount, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Hollywood Regency flush mount ceiling light. Striking Italian design from the 1980s. Brass fra...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century "Terrazzo" White Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, unique and beauty Italian "Terrazzo" White Murano glass spiral chandelier from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured durin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' Wall or Ceiling Light for Sammode Studio in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Pierre Guariche 'G13' wall or ceiling light for Sammode Studio in white. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Pierre Guariche 'G13' Wall or Ceiling Light for Sammode Studio in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Guariche 'G13' wall or ceiling light for Sammode Studio in white. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-edition by Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Steel, Aluminum

Large White Tulip Petals Murano Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Italian Murano glass chandelier made by clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass petals. By Galleria Veneziani. Frame available chrome or gold 2...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Blown Glass

White Porcelain Ceiling Wall Scones Lamps, Scones No. 6002 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain wall lamp / scone by Lindner no. 6002 Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld White porcelain, white opaline glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Measures: Diameter foot 85 mm Suit...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

White Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Space Age flush mount or wall lamp by Kaiser made in Germany in the 1970s. It was designed by Klaus Hempel. The body of the lamp is made of full metal and has a beautiful white col...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal

Huge White Tulip Petals Murano Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Italian murano glass chandelier made by clear/white "lattimo" murano glass petals. By Galleria Veneziani. Frame available chrome or gold 24-karat Dimensions: H- 21.2 inche...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Blown Glass

'Louis 34' Ceiling Lamp by Studio 14 for KDLN
Located in Glendale, CA
'Louis 34' ceiling lamp by Studio 14 for KDLN. Executed in powder-coated aluminum with a polished rotational-moulded polyethylene diffuser. This lamp's distinct trumpet shape was designed to pay homage to legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Three different height options of the aluminum structure make it possible to create different compositions and arrangements, further emphasizing a new connection between music and light. In 2010, architect Andrea Panzieri and designer Diego Bassetti collaborated together to form their design studio, Studio 14. Their varied backgrounds give Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Aluminum

Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 Opaline Glass Ceiling Light in Champagne for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model 2042/3 opaline glass ceiling light in champagne for Astep. This Astep re-edition of Gino Sarfatti's iconic design faithfully pays homage to his minimalistic yet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes. This set of large midcentury brass ceiling lights or flush mounts was designed by Preciosa and produ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass surface and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage co...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

1 of 3 Starburst Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flush mount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa the 1960s. Heavy quality and in good cond...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

1960 German Kaiser Large Square Kaiser Flush Mount Ceiling Light Murano Glass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous large two part rectangular-shaped flush mount ceiling light with one ring outside and a flat disc made of heavy textured clear iced glass on a white metal frame with nickel ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Chrome, Metal, Nickel

Beautiful Petite Flower Pattern Limburg Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flower pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The glass has some light amber tone. The fixture ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal

1 of 2 Huge Kalmar "Palazzo" Light Fixtures or Flush Mount Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two the stunning high quality and handmade gilt brass light fixture or flushmount made by Kalmar in Austria. This model "Palazzo" was manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Large ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Peill and Putzler Pearl White Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant flush mount or ceiling light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. The ceiling light features a round brass ceiling mount and a beautiful lightly pearlized white glass shade. T...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Gople Classic Ceiling Light in Chrome/White for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Gople classic ceiling light in chrome/white for Artemide. The Gople Lamp is the latest product in the ongoing collaboration between Artemide and Bjarke In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal

French Midcentury Cream White and Brass Mategot Style Flush Mount, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This large stylish perforated flushmount / light fixture was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. Since the French designer Mathieu ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Glashütte Limburg Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with thick, heavy textured glass fixed on a metal frame. Manufactured by Glashutte Limburg, Germany in the 1960s.   Design: Helena Tynell attr. St...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Glass

UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Set of Four Glass Brass Light Fixtures by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful set of four high end light fixtures. Two extra large flushmounts and two chandeliers by Doria (Germany) manufactured in the early 1960...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 12 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 64 inches / Height: 14 inches Order Only / This item ships from Italy Please inquire for custom options / pricing / current lead times Order Reference #: FABIOLTD STAR FLUSH MOUNT...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Motoko Ishii Brass Sconces, Staff Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of very nice table, wall, or ceiling lamps designed by Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, Germany, manufactured in midcent...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Metal, Brass

UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Set of Five Brass Ice Glass Cube Flush Mount Lights by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of five brass and frosted glass light fixtures by Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970. Each light has one socket for a standard screw base bulb E26 / E27 for 75W ma...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Grand "Nest" Flush Lights by C Jere
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful thirteen-light brass three-tier flush mounted light sculpture composed of golden aged brass and enameled steel rods. Restored. Rewired. We can drop it on an extended ceil...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Organic Textured Glass and White Enamel Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined Mid-Century Modern flush mount was realized in Germany, circa 1960. It features a heavily textured shade replete with an abundance of bubble forms of various...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Enamel

Mid Century Modern Kalmar Sunburst Brass Vintage Flush Mount, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented flush mount was made of curved polished brass and features 12-arms with 12 sockets E 14. Also the shape is elegant and looks like sunbursts. The lighting was designed...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative flush mount ceiling lamp in blown glass with a base in brass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Brass

Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Vistosi, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade / Made in Italy by Vistosi, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 14 inches, height 4 inches 3 light...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-century Modern flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, mirrors, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern flush mount made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original flush mount, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, Kalmar Lighting, and J.T. Kalmar. 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 $117 and tops out at $65,353 while the average work can sell for $2,300.

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