Nybro Armaturfabrik, Flush Mount, Paper, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white parchment paper and beige embroidery fabric flush mount produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Fabric
Mario Bellini Ceramic Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini Flush Mount Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Originally conceived as a table lamp, we altered this rare ceramic lamp so it can be attached to the ceiling.
Plastic, Parchment Paper, Ceramic
$25,900 / item
Gigantic Free-Form Handwoven Paper Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gigantic ceiling light made of woven handmade paper. Wonderful free-form shape. Suspended from ceiling. Created by Japanese artist Yuri Kinoshita. Title: Izumo - Cloud. This is custo...
Wire
Large Art Glass & Wrought Iron Pendant Light, Attributed to Bjerkås
Located in Hammarö, SE
Large Swedish Art Glass, Parchment and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, Attributed to Bjerkås, 1930s–1940s A rare and highly decorative Swedish pendant light attributed to Bjerkås, showc...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$2,513 / item
Sherazade Pendant Lamp by Siba Sahabi
By Siba Sahabi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sherazade pendant lamp by Siba Sahabi Limited edition of: Limited edition of: 12 of each design + 2 AP + 1 P Vase N.I: 26 x 31 x 31 cm Signed and numbered Inspired by nightti...
Paper
Enormous Ten-Light Ceiling Fixture Chandelier by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive asymmetrical rectangular ceiling fixture by Diego Mardegan; the angular framework in black-painted steel with cylindrical lamp holders of two sizes (7" diameter and 1...
Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric and paper flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Fabric, Paper
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Cane, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and parchment paper flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Cane, Paper
Erco Leuchten, Flush Mount, Brass, Paper, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige paper / resin flush mount produced by Erco Leuchten, Germany, c. 1950s.
Brass
Swedish Modern Flush Mount in Metal and Parchment
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare flush mount by Nova for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden. The lamp consists of a parchment shade, ornamented with details in painted metal, reminding a lot of Hans Bergströms de...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 7.09 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare ‘Yotsuba’ wall light / flush mount in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The 'Yotsuba' is handmade from bamboo...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Asian Brass Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass globe with bamboo leaf decoration, original rice paper lining interior
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in L 31.5 in
Ultra Rare Uchiwa ‘Yotsuba’ Flushmount / Wall Light by Ingo Maurer, 1973
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Large ‘Yotsuba’ wall light in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1970s Manufactured by M Design, Germany The 'Yotsuba' is handmade from bamboo and Japanese...
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Large Parchment and Iron Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A wrought iron and parchement, 1930s French light fixture with 8 interior lights. Original patina, with center rod supporting the frame.
40" diameter, 15" min. drop
Iron
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white parchment paper and fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Parchment Paper
Large Japanese Style Flush Lamp by Temde
By Ib Fabiansen, Temde Leuchten, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condition: Very good v...
Beech, Paper
Vintage Le Klint Accordian Pleated Ceiling Shade
By Tage Klint
Located in Danville, CA
The shade is adjustable for depth and circumference...it expands depending on how close it is mounted to light fixture. Shade only...shade is designed to fit any standard flush moun...
Paper, Wood
Ceiling Light 'POLKA' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Parchment Shades, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll
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...
Brass
Sold
H 13.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Biomorphic Flush Mount Light Fixture by Studio Chora, Handmade, Made-To-Order
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Flush Mounted Light Fixture from the Biomorphic Series by Studio Chora. Inspired by the nature of human experience. Made-to-order. Pricing shown is for a three-headed fixture, please...
Limestone
Donald Deskey Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
This industrial oversized hanging light fixture in heavy bronze is reminiscent of atomic design. The six arms jet out from a core and the circular shade is finished in paper.
Paper
"Spider "ceiling light
Located in London, GB
A stunning ceiling light sculpture six movable arms and shades, brass structure, parchment shades, waxed cotton trim. Italian design.
Brass
Reggiani ceiling fixture
Located in Newburgh, NY
en suite with the pair of sconces, large ceiling fixture with eight ligths.
Brass, Steel
A pair of "Spider Uno" wall/ceiling lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Design wall/ceiling lights. movable arms, brass structure, parchment shades handmade. Late 20th Century
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Table Lamp Area for Artemide, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Barntrup, DE
Table lamp, Model Area 20, by designer Mario Bellini for Artemide, the 1970s. This beautiful lamp designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide has earned itself a place in the permanent ex...
Ceramic, Fabric
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Egina Flush Mount by Artemide
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian vintage wall light or flush mount with white sanded glass shade and clear glass lens on top / Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide circa 1970s / Made in Italy Original...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Minor staining. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 21.0"D Bulb Specifica...
Fabric
$900
H 30 in Dm 12 in L 30 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light Large From Studio Mirei to Costantini, Phantasma
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Providing perfect light in a unique form, this pendant lamp will complement a modern interior, providing a subtle glow and captivating ambiance. The name Phantasma comes from its eth...
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini table light Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare iconic ceramic lamp. It shows a beautiful rough-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of res...
Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper
$3,408 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Handpainted Sculptural Fabric LED Chandelier from Mirei Monticelli, Nebula 60cm
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula Handpainted Sculptural Fabric LED Chandelier from Mirei Monticelli, shown in Black Tips. Measurements are 24" x 24" x 24" The Nebula collection is drawn out of the...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5"H x 18.5"W x 18.5"D Stem Length (inches): 5.5" Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An cream embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light staining to the shade. ...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 22.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Euro...
Brass
Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This Area table lamp , designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974 , is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1970s. The design is part of the well-known Area series, which...
Ceramic, Paper
Area Curvea Table Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
White metal and paper table lamp by Mario Bellini. The adjustable shade allows the light to be directed in different directions. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FO...
Metal
$420 / item
H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango – Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Sculptural Pendant
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cascadence Ceiling Light by Ango is a refined sculptural pendant handcrafted from natural silk cocoons, designed to bring softness, movement, and quiet luxury to contemporary interio...
Organic Material
$2,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in Dm 8.27 in
Early Edition Angelo Mangiarotti "Saffo" Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1967
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning early edition of the "Saffo" table lamp designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, Italy, 1967. This timeless piece features a handblown Murano glass shade that beautifu...
Aluminum
Area 50 Hanging Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in bruxelles, BE
Paper and plastic hanging lamp by Mario Bellini, model: Area 50. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Plastic, Parchment Paper
Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974.
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Athens, Attiki
Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974. Very good condition
Ceramic, Paper
$7,128 / set
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Upholstered in White, Asko 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Apart from the reupholstery the chair bodies are in original and very ...
Fabric, Birch
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$8,600
H 33.5 in W 57 in D 32 in
Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl attributed sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s as Model Number 188. The lines and proportions of this design are just...
Wool, Beech
$2,730 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Wrought Iron
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1930s Chinese Art Deco rug with a teal field featuring four asymmetrical sprays. The palette consists of peach, orange, yellow, and tan wool yarns colored with natural dye...
Wool
$4,500
H 47.45 in W 66.34 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique Large Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Japanese Wooden Cabinet with Reversible Sliding Doors and Aged Paper Patina A large Japanese wooden cabinet with reversible sliding doors, offering two distinct expressions within a...
Cedar, Paper
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare old Japanese wooden low table, believed to date from the late Meiji period to the Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The tabletop is made from a single solid slab o...
Wood
LU Louis Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for order. ...
Brass
$2,855 / item
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - oval
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has two layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The li...
Aluminum
$5,223
H 75.2 in W 61.42 in D 22.84 in
Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784. A special piece because of its rich folk art decoration and striking use of colour. The painted panels feature c...
Pine, Paint
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 26.0" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs Num...
Fabric
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 10.0"W x 10.0"D Stem Length (inches): 16.5" Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Brass
$58,600
H 21 in Dm 16 in
Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This superb Tiffany Studios table lamp, dating to circa 1915, represents the height of American decorative artistry in the early twentieth century. With its refined conical leaded gl...
Cast Stone, Bronze
$800
H 29.85 in W 19.69 in D 0.52 in
Old Japanese lacquer craftsman's work board / Piece resembling an abstract paint
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a work board likely used by a lacquer artisan somewhere in the Tohoku region — perhaps in an area such as Tochigi or Fukushima. It is thought to date from the Showa 30s (the ...
Plywood, Urushi lacquer
$3,300
H 13.98 in W 34.26 in D 25.4 in
Japanese Antique Copper and Sculptural Wood Low Table 1860s-1920s / Wabi-Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese low table or display table, created by combining old materials that originally served different purposes. The result is a highly sculptural piece with a d...
Copper
Antique and vintage flush mount lighting fixtures can help you create inviting, ambient lighting in your space, and who doesn’t want that?
While electric light bulbs were a huge improvement over gas and oil lamps for lighting our homes, we still had much work to do in order to arrive at the broad range of table lamps, pendants, sconces and other fixtures that are available today.
Lighting technology and design improved substantially over time. Engaging engineers, scientists, architects and designers alike, the field of lighting became a major proving ground for state-of-the-art materials like plastics, inventive new mechanisms and emotionally resonant styles that included the ethereal (Isamu Noguchi’s Akari light sculpture), the whimsical (Gino Sarfatti’s 2109 ceiling light and Sputnik chandelier) and the eclectically postmodern (the Toio floor lamp crafted by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni). Eventually, flush mount light fixtures became a practical option for home lighting.
Flush mount lighting fixtures are among the most convenient ways to light a small room with a low ceiling. These structures sit directly against the ceiling’s surface and cast light downward, illuminating a large area and defining the room. Semi-flush mount lighting fixtures hang several inches from the ceiling. They also produce ambient light but can be a little more decorative and lean toward the style of chandeliers.
Flush mount lighting is versatile. Larger fixtures distribute more ambient light across the center of the room, while smaller flush mount fixtures are best for accent or task lighting. The main drawback of flush mount fixtures is that they don’t make a strong statement. You can remedy this by strategically arranging decorative accents that flourish in soft lighting.
Lighting is an essential part of any interior design project. Often, having the right light fixture is key to creating an attractive, radiant room. Ample lighting paired with enticing design creates an elevated, inviting atmosphere, helping to set the desired mood. Selecting the right lighting for your home, however, isn’t merely about creating an especially bright bedroom or a moody dining room. There are many different kinds of fixtures and illumination to consider, with flush mount lighting fixtures among them.
Make a statement with a<a href=/furniture/lighting/flush-mount-ceiling-lights/material/metal/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> metal flush mount lighting fixture — a copper or chrome fixture can prove dazzling in your living room. Art Deco flush mount lighting fixtures, with their geometrical shapes and unique detailing in crystal, glass and brass, will go toward creating a cohesive look amid your collection of authentic Art Deco era posters and other wall decor.
Hollywood Regency fixtures — defined by a flamboyant design style for which we credit decorator Dorothy Draper — can introduce glamour and glitz to your living room with their mirrored finishes and complex floral motifs.
Explore a collection of antique and vintage flush mount lighting fixtures on 1stDibs to see what style best suits your space.
A flush mount light is generally a dome-shaped light fixture that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.