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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gold gilt iron sunburst light fixture, France, 1950s.
In the manner of Gilbert Poillerat.
Hand-hammered iron starburst flush mount with frosted glass shade. It has alternat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Huge Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and extra large 16-arm Mid-Century Modern brass spider flush mount fixture or chandelier by Kalmar, manufactured circa 1960 (late 1950...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Green and Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern green metal and golden sunburst suspension light ot flush mount. Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching ceiling lamp features a green metal shade surrounded by gilt metal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
One of... German Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... large handblown Art Déco style glass flush mount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: Two x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Ceiling Lamps Glass Flush Mounts (13x), Italy Mid Century
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Very scarce set of 14 flush-mounts by Stilnovo (marked), Italy 1960
Sold and priced per item. 13/15 are available. Please inquire for multiples, discounts apply. Dimensions re 14.57"...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful sculptural amber bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Vetri
Located in Berlin, DE
One vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured (blue or green) glass wall or ceiling flush mount.
Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
Available:...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Enameled Glass & Brass Flush Mount, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German designer, late Art Deco style flush mount, 1950s.
The light features a round, slightly convex glass shade in a soft light green color with an etched radial pattern emanating ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
Ful...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Spanish Crown Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Frosted Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Crown Sunburst Large Flush Mount (20 in ), Gilt Iron. Spain, 1950s.
This sunburst flushmount or pendant has leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass diffuser and a...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist ceiling light in chrome with decorated shade in blown glass. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage conditi...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Castiglioni Midcentury Blue Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce in royal blue metal and opaline glass. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 197...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sunburst Eyelash Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
French midcentury gilt iron eyelash sunburst ceiling light fixture / wall sconce, 1950s.
A hand-hammered large gilt iron sunburst light fixture with alternating eyelash ended rays a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock, Free Shipping
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Mid-Century Italian Set of Four Metal Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Set of Four Metal Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey. Model: 3076406. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Italy during 1980s
These fixtures have never been used, the c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sisten Ceiling Lamps by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of Sisten ceiling lamps designed by Gianni Celada and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1970s.
These Sisten ceiling lamps are part of the Sisten series; consisting of various w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Ceiling Light with Brass Frame and Large Hand Blown Glass Globe 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Large hotel ceiling light with brass frame and large hand blown glass. This light is beautifully thanks to the handblown glass and brass fixture. T...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Murano Tulip Amber and Clear Art Glass Chandelier or Pendant
By Mazzega
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tulip shaped pendant light by Mazzega Murano, Italy, 1960s.
Italian Mazzega flower shape pendant ceiling light with textured amber and clear glass lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Five-Light Wall Lamps by Leola, 1970
By Leola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German five-light polished brass flush mount lights, can be used as wall or ceiling lights. Wired for US standards, five E12 sockets per fixture, max. wattage 40w each, bul...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Boho Flower Power Style, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous flush mount. The flush mount requires two European E27 Edison bulbs, each up to 60 watts. A nice addition to any room. Lightbulbs shown in pictures are not included in the...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Spanish Large Sunburst Crown Leafed Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Crown Sunburst Large Flush Mount (54 cm ), Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass, Spain, 1950s.
This sunburst flushmount or pendant has leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Great Midcentury Modern Murano Mouthblown Glass Pendant Light Flush Mount ca1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large, sculptural and highly decorative eight light chandelier by Barovier & Toso.
This wonderful Italian work of lighting art is another one of our recent great finds and it ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage cond...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Forged Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Hand-hammered sunburst light fixture with thick rays. Richly adorned by the hammer marks thorough. Slightly curly iron r...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Murano Glass Palm Leaves Shell Wall Lights Sconces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Nicely pair of Murano bubble glass and chrome sconces.
Italy, 1960s-1970s
Lamp sockets: 1.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Neoclassical Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Triple Layered Foliage Crown Shaped Ceiling Light Fixture / Pendant, Spain, 1940s.
This flush mount features three layers of leaves hand-crafted in gilt iron surrounding a central fr...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Italian flush mount ceiling light by Veca, Italy 1960s
By VECA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian flush mount ceiling light by Veca
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Glass, chrome plated metal
Takes 15 candelabra bulbs
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
We take prid...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor LED Sconce Poured Aluminum Size Long Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum with a raw aluminum finish but available blackened, brass, bronze and silver. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Double Crown Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Iron & Glass, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind neoclassical style sunburst two level crown chandelier from the Mid-Century Modern period, Spain, 1950s.
Rare find.
This ceiling suspension / pendant lamp features two ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Stilnovo style wall lights, circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style wall lights
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Opalescent glass, nickel plated brass.
One medium socket each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Price is for 1 sconce.
Only ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Italian Flush Mount in Murano Glass Multi color Elements by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Flush Mount in Murano Glass Multi color Elements by Giovanni Dalla Fina
This outstanding massive Murano glass flush mount celebrates t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Flush Mount Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
An elegant hand blown Murano glass flush mount of Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s.
The light fixture consists 14 blown Murano glass leave, mounted on a b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship
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 central part is made of metal to hold the leverage. The glass spheres have a diameter of almost 5 inches (12 cm), and the angled arms of different lengths recreate the asymmetry found in the 1950s creations by renowned designers such as Angelo Lelii and Gio Ponti. Our design plays with the arms to create a beautiful combination.
The chandelier hosts eight E12/E14 bulbs, with a maximum wattage of 480 watts. The shades are made of thick brass and beautifully finished by hand to resemble the texture of drum cymbals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Spider Ceiling or Wall Light in Midcentury Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian midcentury designs, this ceiling / wall light will make the focus center of your interior. The arms radiate all around the stem, each ending with a brass shad...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
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 ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light 'Catena', Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished brass plate with great patina and 18 organic and ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel
Monumental Gold Leaves Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
Located in Rome, IT
This striking ceiling light is realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves with gold intrusion.
Gold-plated frame with 18 E 27 bulbs spr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
J.T Kalmar Mid Century Brass Lucite Ceiling Light Flush Mounts (2), Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Perfectly preserved vintage, labelled J.T Kalmar flush mounts, Austria, circa 1970- Two lights available, priced per piece. Dimensions are 26" x 26" x 11.4"
Rare minimalistic flush ...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Three Sunburst Starburst Light Fixtures in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three sunburst starburst gil iron wall sconces or ceiling lights. Spain, 1960s.
These eye-caching light fixtures are handcrafted in gilt wrought. They have sunburst or flower...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very goo...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Meander Three Light Fixture with Flexible Leather Arms for Wall or Ceiling Mount
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Three-light Meander wall light or ceiling mounted fixture with flexible arms which allow for endless poses and designs. Shown here in French orange ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
XXL Flush Mount designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, Italy 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare XXL flush mount (or wall light) designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. It features unique, very attractive design and 6 light bu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Light 'POLKA' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A ceiling light model 'POLKA' no. '5180/3' by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
Parchment lampshades hang from a star-sh...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixtures Swirl 'Citrus', 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very 'Citrus' flush mount lights / ceiling lamps by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. They are made of a golden lacquered metal base which holds four swirled and frosted glasses. E...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Leaves Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with clear Murano glass leaves hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on 24 K gold plated finish metal frame / Made in Ita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Florian Schulz Flush Mount Ceiling Light Uplight Bowl Polished Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An uplight bowl ceiling light fixture model by Florian Schulz, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The light is made of solid polished brass...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Metal with support, circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass,greeen ; white ; orange........other color
Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Sisten Ceiling Lamps by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of Sisten ceiling lamps designed by Gianni Celada and produced by Fontana Arte in the 1970s.
These Sisten ceiling lamps are part of the Sisten series; consisting of various w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern multicolored interlocking murano glass chandelier on chrome base by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This stunn...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 8 Petite Murano Glass Flushmount Fixture by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic flushmount by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Curved murano glass suspended from a fixture.
Sockets: 3 x E14 bulbs (max. 40 watt each)
Light bulbs are not ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Green and Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern green metal and golden sunburst suspension light ot flush mount. Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching ceiling lamp features a green metal shade surrounded by gilt metal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts Brass Glass Light Lsp6 Tommy Lamps Azucena
Located in Vienna, AT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Flush Mounts For Azucena, circa 1960 midcentury
1x piece available in identical golden brass patina and glass domes.
Glass, Brass Dimensions: 16.92" x 6.3
Ear...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
The "Upper King" Reissued Anvia Counter Balance Lamp No. 1506 in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The fishing rod" lamp is one of the most iconic Dutch lights. It's designer, Jan Hoogervorst, was known for creating Annual Collections for legendary Dutch manufacturer ANVIA from t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-century Florentine Flush Mount Light with Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous round shaped flush mount light made of golden varnished metal base on which are mounted 32 pieces of Murano crystal glass flowers in transparent and amber color.
Hand craft...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
mid century modern Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A stunning 1970s Murano glass flush mount. This exquisite piece showcases the Murano Graniglia glass technique, renowned for its distinctive and refined texture. The glass is elegant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Flush Mount Model 1990, Mid Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Large Fontana Arte Flush Mount Model 1990, circa 1960
Rare Max Ingrand semi flush mount lamp for Fontana Arte, 1960. Painted metal, brass, frosted glass, glass. It's i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Castiglioni Large Chrome "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconce or ceiling lamp in chrome designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s.
This is the largest versions of the light ba...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian flush mount ceiling lights, set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian flush mount ceiling lights, set of 2.
Designed and made in Italy 1960s.
Opaline glass, clear glass, aluminum , metal.
Lights take 1 medium bulbs each.
Complimentary US rewiri...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Castiglioni Midcentury Blue Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury "Light Ball' sconce in royal blue metal and opaline glass. This fantastic item was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Italy by Flos during the 197...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights Sconces, 1970s
By Vetri, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of ROUND vintage Space Age hand blown Murano opal white and green textured glass wall or ceiling flushmounts.
Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Model 155, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and large lacquered metal and brass flush mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s, (Model 155)
Socket: 3 x e27 or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
In a very go...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Large Barovier Table Lamp in Murano "Rostrato" Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and very rare large table lamp entirely made in Murano "rostrato" mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Barovier and made in Mu...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
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
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
J.T. Kalmar Midcentury Brass Wall Light, Sconce, Brass Pins, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Modernist wall sconces made by J. T. Kalmar in the 1950s. The light is made of polished brass and the lampshades are made of acrylic glass. The faceted acrylic glass provid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 7 Delicate Brass and Crystal Flush Mount by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Delicate floral Flush mount with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glasses.
It is an exquisite lighting fixt...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Sconce Poured Aluminum Blackened Size Long Wet Rating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in poured Aluminum, and finished in bronze, silver or blackened. The sconces are handmade sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.
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