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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
1 of the 4 Leola Sculptural Brass 5-Light Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Made with polished brass, Germany, 1960s.
Can be used as ceiling flushmount or as expressive wall light.
The light fix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Limburg 1 of a Pair Geometric White & Clear Glass 1970s Flush Mount Lights Lamps
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of vintage, minimalist German made wall or ceiling flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s. The simple, yet striking, clean lined minimalist design...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp in Chrome, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Murano Glass & Brass Ceiling Light by Paulo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Murano glass and brass ceiling light by Paulo Venini. This was made in Italy, it dates from the 1970-1980s.
The quality is outstandin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 16 Limburg Geometric Glass and Cast Iron Outdoor/Indoor Flushmount Lights
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the sixteen Minimalist light fixtures by Limburg Glashutte, 1970. Clean lined and timeless design. The geometric glass creates nice variations ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Iron
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic two-tier midcentury flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Two rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture.
Heavy quality and in very g...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 12 palm leaves flush mount Murano chandelier would dress your bedroom.
Glass carries the leaf design and is striped with lattimo white glass. This is unique as most of the palmette are not elaborated with dripping, just plain color. Requires to have clear and lattimo together in the crucible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
1 of the 22 Bubble Flush Mounts/Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 20 beautiful high-end large bubble flush mounts Helana Tynell for Limburg Glashütte, Germany, 1960s.
Made of glossy clear colored glass with a brass colored details and a w...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Solid Brass and Glass Pendants, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and chic pair of rectangular, solid brass ceiling lights of superb quality. The fixtures are fitted with opaque glass bottoms, and can be used as either pendants or flush ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 6-shade version is ideal to be hung over an oval dining table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little on either side.
This is the smallest Sistema chandelier, with 2 arms and 4 shades. Ideal for a round or square dining table. It also works well over an island.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sistema Solare, Luxury Ivory Onyx and Brass 8 Rotating Orbitale Arms Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st episode!
There is nothing else like this on the market.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table. See schematics.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
This is the medium Sistema chandelier, with 3 arms and 6 shades. Ideal for an oval or long dining table. It works well also over an island.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 8-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side.
This is the largest Sistema chandelier with 4 arms and 8 shades. Ideal for a long rectangular dining table.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. See the next to last photo, where there is some fruit and a color chart below the chandelier.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit.
The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos.
On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light.
The chandelier has the ingenious brass finishes of the orbitale collection.
This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orbitale Planetario Brass 8 Rotating Arms Chandelier, Featured for Dining Table
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Sculptural bespoke chandelier with the best light output for dining table, conference table or any wide working table.
This chandelie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning bespoke brass chandelier is cleverly designed to work perfectly with lower ceilings.
It features five rotating arms with a minimum height of 28 in. (70 cm). The arms ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
One of Six Kalmar Flushmount Lights, Textured Glass Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of six square flushmount light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
A textured ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Double Brass Wall Scones with Hand Blowed Frosted Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-20th Century Brass Wall/Ceiling Lights White Frosted Glass Globes, 1960s
Double wall sconces / ceiling lights with rectangular brass backplates and hand blew frosted glass globe...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Set Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame & Large Handblown Glass Globe 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set hotel ceiling/wall lights with brass frame and large hand blown glass. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. These lights were originally founded at la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1/3 Industrial Louis Kalff Sconce/Flush Mount for Philips Eindhoven
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Echt, NL
Very nice industrial sconces / flush mounts by Philips Eindhoven
Design: Louis Kalff
The lamp consists of 3 metal rings, two lacquered white and a larger one lacquered grey.
...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 (of 8) Amber Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass by Carlo Nason for Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount and wall sconce executed in handblown partially amber and clear Murano glass and chromed hardware designed by Carlo Nason. With this light you make a clear statem...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rectangular Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Light
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted frame fitted with one E27 bulbs for max. 100W covered with element made of pressed and refined glass from the, early 1970s.
It is possible to put several pieces togethe...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Steel
Two Gaetano Sciolari Crystal Drops Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Gaetano Sciolari Crystal Drops Chandeliers.
Materials: Round lampshade made of chromed metal rods, tubes and parts in iron and brass. Black rectangular rods. Thin brass rods. Cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Metal
Kalmar Tulipan Flush Mount Light, 1960s, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful 'Tulipan' flush mount lights or chandeliers by Kalmar Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives fro...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
One of Two Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Ice Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two nice ice glass flush mount light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each light takes one medium screw base bulb.
The price is per lamp. They aresold individually or as pair.
Matching sconces, pendant lights and chandeliers...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Two Italian Chrome Loop Chandeliers by Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of two of 1970s chrome band loop chandeliers by Gaetano Sciolari.
Diameter 50 cm.
Height fixture 31 cm.
Please note that price is per item not f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
One of Two Huge Semi Pendal Ceiling Lights by Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 1960s vintage "Semi Pendal" ceiling lights by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup. At 70cm in width it is the largest of this well known and sought after design.
Long out of production, this light is in good condition. The exterior is a metal chrome with only one very minor dent, about 0.5 cm in width. The white-enameled inner surface is in equally good condition. It has an extremely long cord for high ceilings or low positioning.Both are original old vintage lights...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Doria Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
One Doria pendant light.
Measures: Diameter 36 cm.
Height 17 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Donut Shaped Flush Lamp by Luci Cinisello Milano
Located in München, DE
Very nice Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Reduced design with a special lighting effect.
Mounted on the ceiling creates a warm, focused light.
You can also mount it on the wall,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture, Spain, 1950s
Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture in the manner of Poillerat, gilt iron, gold leaf
This sunburst flush mount is inspire...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Rare Mid Century Modern Flush Mount or Sconce by Bünte & Remmler Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount or sconce. With perforated brass diffusor. This is a very impressive and decorative piece. Designed in and manufactur...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Flower Light Fixtures by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1990s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This lovely pair of Barovier wall lights are made of dozens of small roses in precious Murano glass with gold inclusions affixed to a white painted metal mesh frame. Illuminates beau...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flower Shaped Murano Glass Flush Mount by Barovier & Toso, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
An elegant blown Murano glass flush mount by Barovier & Toso. The light fixture is made of thick Murano glass with gold details. Mounted on a white back plate. The lights refract lig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Large Florian Schulz Brass Flushmount Ceiling /Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high quality brass flushmount ceiling lights 'Sela 50' by Florian Schulz. Slid brass in a tarnished finis dish with five bulb setup around that stem, the flushmounts can also...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Flush Mount Light or Wall Sconce in Metal and Glass, 1970s
By Flos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous POP STYLE flush mount light or wall sconce with white large metal base and glass sphere.
This is the large model of the picture.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
New wiring.
Mat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
'1 of 2' Large Kaiser Flush Mount Amber Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large flush mount ceiling light executed in Murano glass with brass finals on a wooden frame. Manufactured by Kaiser Lighting, Germany in the 1960s.
Materials: Murano glass,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Flush Mount Light Fixtures or Sconces, Amber Orange Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of two nice flush mount lights or sconces, manufactured in Germany in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s to early 1970s).
A round glass shade with orange / amber tone detail...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Doria Leuchten Wall Light or Sconce in Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Doria Leuchten, sconce or wall light, metal, Germany, 1970s.
This white metal wall or ceiling light offers a unique opportunity to make a statement in your interior. Winning an Ind...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Grand Midcentury Flushmount, Chandelier in Structured Glass and Brass, Europe
Located in Almelo, NL
Extreme 62" large flushmount chandelier, in glass and brass, Europe, 1960s.
Wonderful and very heavy quality flushmount chandelier made in Europe, manufactured, circa 1960s. The c...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Redesigned Seguso Glass Flush Mount Hotel Bristol, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Redesigned bespoke 44" flush mount from original Flavio Poli glass pieces from the hotel Bristol (Italy 1954)
In 2015 we gave new life to glass from a 1950s ceiling fixture salvaged from the once magnificent Hotel Bristol in Meran, Italy upon the remaining components of the light fixtures and reengineered it with an entirely new metalware frame based on Led technology. The original gilt melted glass laces were carefully interwoven once again and cast into a more contemporary shape. In one of the pictures you can see one of the original lights by Flavio Poli with a brass frame whereas there have been many versions from the same glass pieces in the hotel. One light has already made its way to NYC and has been installed in an apartment there (see pictures). This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the last remaining historical Poli glass pieces from the glamorous hotel Bristol as well as simply possessing a beautiful and large flush light, suited for a variety of different rooms and spaces.
The Bristol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Five Square Limburg Textured Glass Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five square modernist flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (1960s - 1970s). A black lacquered metal backplate holds a geome...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Limburg Flush Mount Light, Brass and Amber Iron Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful flush mount or wall light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Amber tone 'iron' bubble glass with polished brass base.
The lamp takes a single medium or standard scre...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded Flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
One of Two Huge Kalmar 'Granada' Chandeliers Flush Mount Lights Brass Glass 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two square and very large 'Granada' light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s).
The lamps can be used as pendant l...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Monumental Brass and Murano Glass Tear Drop Flush Mount
Located in Berlin, BE
Monumental brass and amber Murano glass tear drop flush mount or chandelier. The extra huge flush mount is a real eye catcher in every living ro...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
One Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
One green Ufo glass pendant light.
The brown lamp has been sold.
Green light diameter 50 cm and height 38 cm.
Brown light diameter 40 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Glass
1960 Germany Kaiser Wall Sconce Amber Murano Glass & Brass, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall sconces with thick amber Murano glass elements on a brass frame. Manufactured by Kaiser Lighting, Germany in the 1960s.
Design: Carlo Nason attr.
Maker: Mazze...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass and Crystal Flush Mount, Italy , 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing elegant flush mount or chandelier in crystal and brass. The piece shows a large quantity of brass elements, combined with crystal beads and thick faceted glass shapes.
Hig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Carlo Nason for Leucos Blue Iridescent Flush Mount Lamps, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 3 Nason for Leucos blue iridescent flush mounts, circa 1960
Identical set of three stylish Carlo Nason opaline lights with swallowed bul...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Amazing Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier includes 36 precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long.
Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels.
Takes 5 base bulbs (E-27) up to 40 watts per bulb.
We ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 3 Textured Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lights by Hillebrand, 1960
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
three high quality modern textured ice glass flush mounts by Hillebrand, circa 1965.
This flush mounts are featuring a huge round glass dish.
The dish is handmade of 'Frit' glass.
...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
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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