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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1 of 6 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Heavy quality and in good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Fine French 1970s Square Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - A fine pair of mid-century square "Queen's Necklace" flush mounts / ceiling lights made with rough laid glass slabs set between two chrome frames and a bottom white opa...
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1670s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1970's Dome Sconces / Flush Mounts by Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Murano glass dome sconces / flush mounts by Limburg.
The glass dome fits onto a brass back plate with a single light source
That has b...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of... Italian Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Vetri
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... round vintage Space Age hand blown Murano opal white and green textured glass wall or ceiling flush mount.
The color of green textured glasses is not 100% identical.
Italy...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
French Parscot Wall Light in Brass, 1970
By Parscot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great understated French wall light by Parscot, with brass cylinder adjustable via a ball joint on a long black enameled arm, can be used as wall or ceiling mount, wired for US stand...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Flush Mount Light Chandelier, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
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...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Limburg 1 of 6 Vintage 'NOS' Clear Glass Wall Mounted Sconces, Germany, 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of six wonderful vintage mid-century German wall-mounted single socketed light fixtures or sconces by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965-1975. The rectangular form and textured clear ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Erco Midcentury Brass Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury flush mount made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare plastic shade which is surrounded by a plastic frame. The shade is arched outside. The sockets ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rare Wall or Ceiling Lamp Eglo, Flushmount, Sputnik, Austria, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type
- marked by label
- perfect original condition
- beuatiful style of lighting
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Grand Oscar Torlasco Ragno LUMI 1960s Italian Flush Chandelier
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in New York, NY
A large 1960s aged brass spider chandelier with 12 sockets designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi. 1960. Rewired.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cascading 34" Waterfall Chandelier Murano Ice Glass by Carlo Nason, Mazzega 1960
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant huge cascading Murano ice glass waterfall chandelier. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statem...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Striated Starburst Glass Flushmount Chandelier w/ Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized in Czechoslovakia circa 1950. It features a convex domed body with a striated starburst pattern embedded in the gl...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Petite Delicate Gilt Brass Cut-Glass Flower 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 glass flow...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Carl Fagerlund, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling lamps in crystal glass and base in brass. Designed by Carl Fagerlund and made by Orrefors from circ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown white textured murano glass sconces,
Austria, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Italian Sconces or Ceiling Lights in the Manner of T. Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Striking set of 10 Mid-Century hammered and polished red brass, yellow gold leaf sconces or flush mount in the manner of Tommaso Barbi.
Perfect vintage condition.
Each sconces with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
TwoMid-Century "1940" Modern Flush Mounts by Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid Century Modern square flush mounts, manufactured by Fontana Arte in lacquered metal, brass and pressed glass.
Pictured in Fontana Arte catalogues as model "1940"
There are 3 ava...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Layered Foliate Translucent Glass and Chrome Flush-mount
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern chandelier was realized in the United States circa 1950. It features a convex domed form consisting of layers of textured stylized translucent glass l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mushroom White Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom white glass flush mount or wall lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
It is very ideal and suitable for all living ar...
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1960s German 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
Rare Crystal Glass Ceiling or Wall Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely clear white crystal blown glass flushmount
Germany, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Style Italian Gold Textured Murano Glass Flower Leaf Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Venetian flushmounts / chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Murano, Mid-Century Modern style with an organic flower corolla design, handcraf...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Airplane Pendant, Sun Silvered Glass, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
For 20 years, Sabrina Landini has created an unique collections in terms of design and quality.
A combination of Oriental-Occidental style to enrich all kinds of interiors with eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Green Murano Glass Sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of tall Mid Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1980s.
The vintage sconces are made of a light green frosted Murano glass.
There is a nice medallion pattern showing the thickness of the glass, which is frosted and clear.
The metal mounts are painted white.
The Murano glass translucent sconces...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 'of 2' Big Round Murano Amber Flushmount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round murano flushmount by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Thick textured Amber Murano fixture on a white metal base with three brass screws.
High quality and in...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Style Chrome Wall Coat Rack & Flush Mount by Hustadt
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking 1970s Bauhaus design wall coat rack with a rare & matching Hustadt flushmount.
We recently 'salvaged' this timeless and highly stylish, midcentury modern design set from the home of the first owner of this set (in Germany). It is amazing what the right pieces in the right place can do for your interior and most certainly for your entrance as well. This set looked simply amazing in the hallway they were in and fortunately for us the new owners of that house had very different ideas with the interior. We ofcourse were very eager to purchase this perfectly complementing set, because it does not take an Einstein-interior-designer to envision these vintage yet timeless pieces in a midcentury or even in a contemporary interior. Both design and material wise, the five light Hustadt flush mount AND the very cool chrome coat rack could not be more stylish and timeless. For us to have been able to purchase them in this truly superb condition was like the icing on the cake. Our clients expect only the best from us and that is exactly what this set is. You just don't find pieces of this age in this condition and that too is why it will always sell and make a new owner very happy. The combination of the beautiful and strong lines in the design and the marvelous material of which this set is made will never fail to impress you or anyone visiting. The very rare flush mount is clearly marked with the Hustadt Leuchten label, but we don't know who the designers of these pieces were. That happens a lot though, because we mostly buy with our hearts. Thanks to the perfect shape of the multiple hooks this large, rare and great looking 1970s wall coat rack also is very practical to use. It is large but thanks to its undeep design it will not take up much space at all. Thanks to the four metal brackets on the back it is very easy and safe to mount on your wall as well and we will even provide the four screws and plugs for that. So if you are looking to make yourself or one of your clients happy with this perfect midcentury modern hallway...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Fuchsia Red Tronchi Chandelier, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous chandelier with rare stunning fuchsia red color precious Murano glasses.
Each chandelier with 68 glass blown elements supported by a chrome frame. Light of the glasses are fuchsia red. With a light on the color of the glasses turn in a magic light...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Large Wall Lights or Ceiling Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall or ceiling lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1970s
Rare and impressive.
Holophane glass, chrome plated metal and patinated brass....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flush Mount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely clear and matte white glass flush mount.
Germany, 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of White Hexional Glass Flush Mounts/Wall Lights by Limburg, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique octagonal pair of glass light flush mounts or wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s, (early 1970s). Nice craftsmans...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights in Brass by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, 70s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A set of two gorgeous flushmount ceiling lights of stunning design and appearance, made from Esperia, Italy in the 1970s, designed by Angelo Brotto.
The flush-mount lights have a rou...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sconce in Hand Carved Grey Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Marble
Ceiling or Wall Light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall light by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1970s.
Made of enameled metal frame.
Socket : one x E27.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' perforated dome ceiling lamp in black. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fine French Nickel and Glass “Queen’s Necklace” Ceiling Light by Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel - Fine French mid century round “Queens Necklace” flush mount / ceiling light made with rough laid glass slabs set between two brushed nickel mount rings and a wh...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Lightolier Sunburst Flushmount Ceiling or Wall Light
Located in Hanover, MA
From Lightolier's Claremont Collection circa 1953 (see image 20) we present this show stopping domed shaped ceiling fixture with 13 curved brass sputnik arms and cones for candelabra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Signed Square Kaiser Flush Mount Large Wall Sconce Lamp Murano Ice Glass 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Cool modernist square Kaiser multifunctional flush mount ceiling light or large wall sconce which can be dated Germany around 1960. The Mid-century lamp is made of beautiful textured...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Czech Mid Century Flushmount Chandelier in Starburst Glass & Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern flush mount chandelier was realized in Czechoslovakia circa 1950. It features a convex domed body with a striated starburst pattern embedded in the ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Castiglioni Midcentury Metal "Light Ball" Italian Sconce for Flos, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mid-century "Light Ball large size" applique in smatised ivory metal and opal glass for Flos. This fantastic lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy for Flos in the 1960s.
This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of ivory white enameled metal and opal glass.
Requires an E27 bulb.
A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom.
Measures (cms):
diameter - 42
height - 31
Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121.
The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets.
Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps.
Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow.
And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting.
Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists.
Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II.
In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market.
The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega
In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio.
The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Italian Wall Light Signed by Stilnovo, circa 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two light, wall or flush mount lamp in brass, white lacquered metal body and frosted glass in the stamped in the back "Stilnovo ITALY", Italy, circa 1950.
The brass has been polishe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 6 ‘Sigma Grande’ Sconces by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Echt, NL
Original ’Sigma Grande’ sconces in very good condition.
We have six of these lamps available.
Designed by Sergio Mazza
Manufactured by Artemide, Italy 1960s
The lamps are made f...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Textured Bubble Glass & Brass Flush Mount Light by Hillebrand Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, extra large (40cm / 15.75") Mid-Century Modern textured ice glass flush mount light fixture by German manufacturer Hillebrand, circa 1965. This vintage ceiling light, often mistakenly attributed to Kalmar, features a large round glass dish made of 'Frit' glass - a technique involving hundreds of tiny glass shards which are molded into the glass during its manufacture, giving the piece a heavy ice appearance which refracts the light, filling a room with a soft, warm and welcoming glow.
Mounted on a polished solid brass flush mount...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Bronzed Metal Smoked Glass Hillebrand Flush Mount Midcentury, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair of bronzed metal flush mounts by Hillebrand. Nice smoked glass. Each flush mount requires one European E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. A nice addition to any room.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Opal Glass & Brass Ufo "Large Size" Flush Mount Light by Valenti, 1960s Italy
By Valenti Luce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal glass & brass Ufo "Large Size" flush mount light by Valenti, 1960s Italy
Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
It is very ideal and suitable for all living are...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Glass Space age Ceiling Lights by Hoffmeister, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 clear blown glass ceiling or wall light manufactured by Hoffmeister, Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to u...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Glass
White Metal Space Age Large Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Metal Space Age Large Flush Mount ceiling or wall lamp, 1970s, Germany
Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
It is very ideal and suitable for all living area...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Square Murano Ice Glass Flushmount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful square Murano ice glass flush mount was manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s.
Thickly textured ice glass fixture on a whit...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Three Murano Flush Mounts / Wall Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three wall or ceiling lights by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Model LSP6 "Tommy" designed and manufactured in Italy, late 1950s. An iconic design executed in nickel-plat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
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
Materials
Steel
Kalmar Large Vintage Midcentury 1970s Mazzega Textured Glass Wall Light / Sconce
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Kalmar large & elegant vintage Mid-Century Modern Austrian made Murano glass wall light., lamp or sconce, made circa 1970. The light / sconce features a large handmade piece of clear...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
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Metal, Brass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Flushmount Lights, Undine, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large flush mount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano glass / bi-colored clear and amber/smoked.
High q...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed J.T. Kalmar Square Flush Mount Ceiling Wall Lamp Brass Murano Glass 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Signed beautiful square Austrian flush mount ceiling lamp or large wall light by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960-1970, made of brass and Murano crystal glass. The modern and stylish...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'Five Fixed Arms Spider Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
Tortoise Shell Pattern Amber Glass Flush Mount Vintage Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount manufactured by an Austrian manufactory. A circa 1960s, tortoiseshell pattern amber glass flush mount or sconce. The fixture requires two European E27 Edison ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960 German Kaiser Kaiser Flush Mount Ceiling Light Murano Glass
Located in Almelo, NL
Gorgeous drum-shaped flush mount chandelier made of heavy textured clear iced glass on a grey metal frame with nickel finals. Manufactured by Kaiser Lighting, Germany in the 1960s. V...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Ceiling Lamp with Frosted Glass Shade Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Kalmar ceiling lamp with frosted glass shade vienna around 1950s
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian 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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