Modern Flush Mount Lighting
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Iris N. 3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Iris N.3 ceiling light is designed around three expansive acrylic shades with hand carved glass centers. This versatile fixture can be installed on a stem or as a flush mount. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small-Scale Interlocking Glass Flush Mount Pendant Light
By Mazzega
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A cast glass geometric form flushmount light fixture. The four glass plates interlock. The fixture has one standard bulb socket.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Glass
"Ice" Glass and Chrome Square Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A large four socket chrome flush mount with a thick ice cube design glass shade.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Motichoor Flushmount Ceramic Wall Light
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Sugar Collection draws inspiration from our emotional connect with food. Almost everyone has some nostalgic memory of Indian desserts and our indigenous candy and the collection ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Chrome Metal and Crystal Glass Flush Mount, Germany, circa 1960
By Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of three chrome metal and crystal glass flush mount, Germany, circa 1960.
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Pair of Design Murano Glass Giogali Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Striking pair of Murano glass Giogali sconces with gold, silver and copper color handmade glass links hanging on chrome frame.
Great decoration with outstanding light effect by Gall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
The Ceska Flush Mount by David Duncan Studio
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A square flush mounted light fixture, featuring a star design on the underside, a removable octagonal panel, and faceted finial. This ...
Category
2010s American Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jupiter Marble Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
White marble with black veins piece mounted on a black lacquered metal base.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
Category
2010s Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
Nuages Deco Flush Mount in Brass by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
The Nuages Deco Flush Mount, a customizable fixture designed by David Duncan. This inverted pyramid shaped Art Deco style ceiling light features the frame with scalloped arches secur...
Category
2010s American Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
LED Drape Waterfall Chandelier in Rose Gold Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
54 tube LED lights grouped on a rectangular ceiling plate.
54 x 1W LED and 7 x 1W LED
Can be customized to your specifications.
Finishes: Polish...
Category
2010s North American Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Chrome + Glass Flower Flush Mount Attributed to Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1960s flush mount attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The sputnik silhouette is composed of a central chrome structure that extends into tubular rods, each supporting ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Iris Piccolo Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Piccolo ceiling light is designed around an acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fractale Large Glass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in Silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
Av...
Category
2010s Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Oculus Articulating Ceiling Light-Polished Nickel Finish and Carved Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Oculus ceiling light features an innovative articulating design that allows the ten arms to have a wide range of motion for endless configurat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Zenith Small Glass Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
...
Category
2010s Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mirage Large Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Silver thermoformed glass (also available in gold) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
Av...
Category
2010s Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mirage Medium Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Silver thermoformed glass (also available in gold) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal or solid oak.
Can be used as a wall or ceiling light.
Handmade in Europe
Ava...
Category
2010s Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tetrix Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By form A
Located in New York, NY
The Tetrix ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades on a brass machined frame highlighting perpendicular and intersecting lines. The first images sh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iris N. 3 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Iris N.3 ceiling light is designed around three expansive acrylic shades with hand carved glass centers. This versatile fixture can be installed on a stem or as a flush mount. Th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small Artés Wall-Mount Lamp by CTO Lighting
By CTO Lighting
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Artés wall-mount lamp by CTO Lighting
Materials: Bronze, satin brass details, Honed alabaster
Dimensions: 32 x H 9 cm
All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If ...
Category
2010s British Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Quattro Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Quattro ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes, bringing the concept to life with its distinctive winding frame with four variable...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iris Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Brunito Nero Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Iris ceiling is designed around an expansive acrylic shade with a hand carved glass center. This versatile fixture can be installed as a pendant on a stem or as a true flush moun...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Geometria Sospesa Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
Translated in English to “suspended geometry”, the Geometria Sospesa ceiling light plays with the notion of lines and shapes. The concept is brought to life by its distinctive windin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lamp One Trio Chandelier in Brass by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one trio chandelier in brass by Formaminima
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm
Materials: Lamp body in brass
Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser
Inside- diffuser Limog...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lamp One in Brass by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one in brass by Formaminima
Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm
Materials: Lamp body in solid brass, satin finish
Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser
Inside-diffuser Limog...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lamp One in Marble by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one in marble by Formaminima
Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm
Materials: lamp body in Calacatta marble
Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser
Inside- diffuser Limoges bis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Lamp One 6-Light Chandelier in Brass by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one 6-light chandelier in nrass by Formaminima
Dimensions: H 93 x 30 x 30 cm
Materials: Lamp body in solid brass, satin finish
Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lamp One 9-Light Chandelier in Brass by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one 9-light chandelier in brass by Formaminima
Dimensions: H 111.9 x 30 x 30 cm
Materials: Lamp body in solid brass, Satin finish
Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuse...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lamp One Collection Chandelier by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp One collection chandelier by Formaminima
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm
Materials: Lamp bodies available in Calacatta marble, satin solid brass, w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Lamp One 6-Light Chandelier in Walnut by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one 6-light chandelier in walnut by Formaminima
Dimensions: H 93 x 30 x 30 cm
Materials: lamp body in marble
Ultra-thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser
Inside-diffuser Li...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Marble Lamp One Color Edition by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one color edition by Formaminima
Dimensions: 5 x 5 x H 17 cm
Materials: Lamp body in marble Verde Alpi
Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser
Inside- diffuser Limoges ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Lamp One Trio Chandelier in Marble by Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp one trio chandelier in marble by Formaminima
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 68 cm
Materials: Lamp body in marble
Ultra- thin anti-reflection crystal diffuser
Inside- diffuser Lim...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Lamp One Brass 02 Revamp Edition by Formaminima
By Formaminima
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp One brass 02 Revamp Edition by Formaminima
Dimensions: D5 x W5 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Body lamp and ceiling rose: solid burnished satin brass, matt finish Crystal glass diffuse...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Release Pendant Light in Brushed Brass
Located in Newburgh, NY
Release is an expressive light fixture formed using a delicate cooling technique to create a fractured opening. During the blowing process, an area of the form is meticulously cooled...
Category
2010s American Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Oculus Oval Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro- Polished Brass with Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
The Oculus ceiling light features an innovative articulating design that allows the ten arms to have a wide range of motion for endless configurations. The brass constructed frame ca...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Acrylic Chocolate Bar Flushmount Light
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Sugar Collection draws inspiration from our emotional connect with food. Almost everyone has some nostalgic memory of Indian desserts and our indigenous candy and the collection ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small Motichoor Flushmount Ceramic Wall Light
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Indian Motichoor ladoo inspired the texture and form of the wall and ceiling flush mount fittings. The handmade ceramic bowl, which can be glazed to a customizable finish, and bl...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Foscarini Rituals 3 Ceiling Lamp White by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rituals ceiling lamps translate the luminous magic of Oriental rice paper lanterns into items of contemporary design, made of blown glass with a special processing on the surface. The compact shape and cosy glow of the Rituals 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern flush mount made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original flush mount, popular names associated with this style include form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, Fabio Ltd, and Artemide. 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 $158 and tops out at $43,711 while the average work can sell for $2,344.