Mid-Century Modern, Large Round Linen Flush Mount, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant mid-century round ceiling lamp/flush mount from the 1950s–1960s. Featuring a generous Ø 76 cm linen shade, this fixture softens and diffuses light beautifully, creating a ...
Linen
Witches Hat Conical Minimal, Uncluttered Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Witches Hat Pendant is a minimal uncluttered, selectively detailed, timeless, conical pendant that works equally well flush mounted or suspended. These hand made Wende Reid Studio li...
Brass, Copper
Joe 640 Classic Linen, Brass, 20th Century Modern Ceiling Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, is inspired by old Hollywood and menswear, reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco and 20th Century Modern. Its cle...
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Flushmount
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's. Beautiful hand painted ceramic socket with dark oak frame Rewired with new single linen shade.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect ...
Brass
$2,150 / item
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Large
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$2,050 / item
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Medium
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,950 / item
Workstead Pendolo Flush Mount Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Flush Mount is a versatile flush-mount fixture, capable of serving as a down-light or directional wall washer.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Flush Mount Custom Metal Cube Linen Fixture
By trans-LUXE
Located in New York, NY
Flush Mount Custom Metal Cube Linen Fixture Linen Shade Canopy Dark bronze finish 12" H x 12" W x 12" D Additional Custom Sizes and Finishes Available upon request Lead Time 4-5...
Metal
Double Linen Shade Flush Mount Wall Light Sconce
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Double Linen Shade Wall Light Brushed Brass wall plate 2000K - 2800K 95CRI 1200 Dim to Warm Lumens Hard Wired Sphere III Bulbs Included Custom Linen Shade Colours available on req...
Brass
Rare Model 82 Flush Mount by Hans Bergström for Atelier Lyktan
By Hans Bergström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare model 82 flush mount by Hans Bergström. A circular lacquered metal frame with delicate floral patterns designed on the face of the flush fabric shade. We recommend using 40w max...
Metal
Sold
H 11 in W 21 in D 26 in
Model 11858 Ceiling Flush Mount by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
By Harald Notini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 11858 ceiling flush mount by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik.
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Ceiling Flushmount
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's. Beautiful hand painted green ceramic socket with signature oak frame and new single linen shade. Rewired.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Ceiling Sconce
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare ceiling light by Guillerme et Chambron- Large in Scale France, 1940's. Beautiful hand painted ceramic sockets with signature oak frame and new single linen shade. Rewired.
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Celestia Ceiling Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1982
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
The Celestia ceiling lamp, a masterpiece of design crafted by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1980s, embodies an unparalleled fusion of artistry and functionality. Its majestic dimensi...
Metal
"Celestia" Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric diffuser, powder-coated pressed aluminum body. Steel diffuser positioning ro...
Aluminum, Steel
Georges Jouve Sconce
By Georges Jouve
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wall sconce by Georges Jouve. Asselbur. France, c. 1950. Glazed earthenware, enameled steel, brass, linen. Provenance: Private Collection, New York.
Brass, Steel
"Celestia" Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric diffuser, powder-coated pressed aluminum body. Steel diffuser positioning ro...
Aluminum, Steel
'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric draped diffuser in a natural seeded color. Chromed spokes allow for drapery ...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric draped diffuser in a natural seeded color. Chromed spokes allow for drapery ...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Single 'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single "Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric draped diffuser in a natural seeded color. Chromed spokes allow for d...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric draped diffuser in a natural seeded color. Chromed spokes allow for drapery ...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Tobia Scarpa, "Celestia" ceiling lamp for Flos, Italy, 1982
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
The Celestia lamp is an iconic ceiling light born in the 1980s from the inspiration of Tobia Scarpa, an Italian architect, designer, and restorer. The lamp consists of a ray frame ...
Fabric, Linen
Sold
H 15.75 in W 20.08 in L 15.75 in
Hans Bergström Ceiling Lamp / Flush Mount by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp / flush mount designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Brass
"Celestia" Tobia Scarpa Flos Italian Design Lamp 1982 Flush Mount
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brescia, IT
"Celestia" flush mount by Tobia Scarpa Flos Italy, 1982.
Metal
"Celestia" Linen Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1997
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
The "Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos was designed and manufactured in Italy, 1997. It features an ivory linen diffuser with crimson edges and a varnished aluminum ...
Aluminum, Steel
"Celestia" ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa, made by Flos in the 1980s.
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigevano, PV
"Celestia" ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and made in Italy in 1982. Linen fabric diffuser, powder-coated molded aluminum body. Steel diffuser positioning rods.
Aluminum, Steel
'Celestia' Ceiling Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning ceiling lamp, model 'Celestia' was designed in the 1980's by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in Italy. It has a linen fabric hanging diffuser containing 11 pins, that is attachte...
Metal
"Celestia" Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric diffuser, powder-coated pressed aluminum body. Steel diffuser positioning ro...
Aluminum, Steel
'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Celestia' ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric draped diffuser in a natural seeded color. Chromed spokes allow for drapery ...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Celestia' ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric draped diffuser in a natural seeded color. Chromed spokes allow for drapery ...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Hand-Stitched Laced Linen Shaded Ceiling Mount Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-stitched laced linen ceiling mounted fixture shown with gathered diffuser (inquire for plain diffuser). By order. Shade is 8 inches high, total drop height is 9.5 inches. Se...
Metal
Large Morrocan Brass Ceiling Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and linen shaded Ceiling Fixture
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger chandelier in mahogany and nickel with new linen shade. The chandelier has original paper Tommi Parzinger label
Nickel
Ibex Chandelier by Remains Lighting
By Remains Lighting
Located in New York, NY
A majestic six-light chandelier featuring scalloped bobeches and gracefully curved, elongated arms which rise from a central fleur-de-lis crown. With a large tapered linen shade. Sh...
Brass
Elliot Pendant by remains Lighting
By Remains Lighting
Located in New York, NY
A streamlined pendant fixture consisting of a white linen drum shade on brass hardware with a frosted glass diffuser. Shown in Medium Antique Brass. MINIMUM HEIGHT (WITH STEM): ...
Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,451 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$7,485Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 44 in Dm 22 in
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulousl...
Alabaster, Gold Leaf, Metal
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$860 / item
H 6.7 in W 5.5 in D 3.3 in
Fun Guy Stained Glass Sconce in Brushed Nickel by Frangere Studio
By Frangere Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amid the machine-polished surfaces of contemporary life, the Fun Guy wall sconce celebrates the mark of the human hand, with a striking level of charm and sophistication. A labor...
Aluminum
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,449 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.
Blown Glass
$12,109 / item
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 33.08 in
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
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.
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