$3,000 / item
1990s Painted Metal Sun Flush Mounts '5 Available'
Located in New York, NY
A painted gilt metal flush mount crafted in a striking sunburst design featuring a hammered textured convex center encircled by radiating forged iron strands. The center discreetly c...
Iron, Steel
Mid Century Flush Mount Sun Covered with Gilt Leaf
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful and large sun wall lamp or Flush mount with gold-plated metal structure and opaline glass.
Metal
Gold Sun Round Limburg Flush Mount or Wall Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful round golden flush mount, circa 1970, made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany.
Gold, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Sun Brass Flush Mount Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Sun Metal lamp Flush Mount or wall lamp Great manufacture Perfect working order.
Brass
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
1940's French Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal "The Sun Rays" Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal "Sun Rays" Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture/ Plafonnier.
Metal
$1,588Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Mid Century Modern Hans Kogl Gilt Metal Radiant Sun Ceiling Flush Mount
By Hans Kögl
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Quite Unique Treasure from Hans Kogl. c1950s Mid Century Modern Radiant Sunray Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture. Gilt formed metal with center diffused Light bulb - light source.
Metal
Large J.T. Kalmar Sonne Sun Brass Spider Chandelier Flush Mount, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and large Midcentury sputnik chandelier ceiling lamp from the 1950s, model „Sonne" executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna in Austria. It has 10 arms and a diameter of 30“. In e...
Brass
French Flower Sunburst Light Fixture / Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Sun Flower Flush Mount Light Fixture, Wrought Gilt Iron France, 1940-1950 Sculptural sunburst ceiling light fixture with leaves frame surrounding a central spherical plate i...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
J.T. Kalmar Sun Mid-Century Brass Chandelier Ceiling Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modernist brass chandelier / ceiling Light / flush mount from the 1950s, model „Sonne“ (sun), executed by Kalmar Vienna.
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Wall Lamp Sun Attributed to T.Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large wall or ceiling light in wrought iron and curved granite Murano glass. Attributed to Tom Ahlström &; Hans Ehrlich, Circa: 1970, Sweden Size: Depth: 3.9 inches (10 cm), diamete...
Iron
Sun Ceiling Light by Ferro Arte in Gilt Metal and Gold Leaf, Spain, 1960s
By Ferro Art
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful sun shaped lamp, designed and produced by ferro arte in spain in the 1960s. Structure in metal gilded with gold leaf. Unique objects that will illuminate wonderfully a...
Metal
1 of the 4 Square Sun Amber Bubble Glass Wall Light by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in Rijssen, NL
Can be used as wall lights or flush mounts. Please note the price is for one piece.
Metal
Gigantic Sputnik Chandelier or Ceiling Light SUN by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous, gigantic Mid-Century Modern ten-armed Sputnik chandelier or ceiling lamp 'Sun' Mod. 5160. Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, 1950s. Attention pleas...
Brass, Copper
"Trilly" Wall Sconce, Flush Mount Lamp, Sun Silvered Art Glass, Brass Body
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TRILLY The fairy fragrance of freedom The traditional know-how of our workshop dances to the rhythm of our creative days. Discover the story of the Maison Sabrina Landini, punctua...
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.34 in Dm 29.53 in
Hollywood Regency Old Sun Golden Flush Mount Sconce Light Spain 1940s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Large Flush Mount in hammered metal in the shape of the sun.
Metal
Sun Burst Gilded Bronze Ceiling Fixture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Sun burst gilded bronze and frosted glass flush mount ceiling fixture with two lights.
Single 'Sole' Flush Mount by Gio Ponti for Arredoluce
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimal impressionistic sun flush mounts, composed of a brass frame and acrylic shade.
Aluminum, Brass
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H 2.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Fine Mid-Century Modern French Bronze Star Sun Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very fine Mid-Century Modern French bronze star / sun ray design, frosted glass flush mount light fixture with two candelabra lights.
Bronze
Sun Ceiling Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A gilt metal sun sconce lighting fixture for the ceiling, circa 1950's
Metal
Murano sun burst pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Murano glass white glass with alternating rays of amber glass overlays(3 center lights)
Brass
Gold Leaf Sun Ceiling Lamp
Located in Bronx, NY
gold leafed frosted glass ceiling or wall light fixture with two lights. extremely rare
"The Sun" Murano Vintage Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Period: circa 1970. Compatible with US standard Good Vintage condition Height measures 20 centimeters from the ceiling, diameter about 45 centimeters.
Murano Glass
French Gilt Metal Sun Flower Wall or Ceiling Fixture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Gilt metal leaves surround opaque white glass giving this light fixture a warm glow. Rewired for US standards, this piece can hang as a wall light or as a flush ceiling fixture.
French Gilt Metal Sun Flower Wall or Ceiling Fixture
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Gilt metal leaves surround opaque white glass giving this light fixture a warm glow. Rewired for US standards, this piece can hand as a wall light or float above on the ceiling.
Italian Goldleaf Ceiling Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush mount "Sun" ceiling light handmade from iron and goldleaf.
Gold Leaf, Iron
1980s Italian Unique Gold Brass and Amber Murano Glass Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind vintage Italian Fine Design ceiling light, entirely handcrafted with an interesting radiant sun shape. This flush mount gives plenty of light with 16 candelabra bulbs: ...
Brass
Stilnovo Attributed Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sun burst chandelier or flush mount attributed by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950.
Metal, Brass
Brass Sun Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Mid-Century Modern full brass sun flush mount chandelier ceiling pendant light attributed to Oscar Torlasco.
Brass
Sun Burst Spanish Flush Mount Lighting, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Surrealist sun with a hammered brass face designed in the 1950s, this beautiful fixture has two lights that illuminate the glass delightful with the floral gold leafs.
Brass
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H 8.5 in Dm 26 in
Stunning Starburst Sunburst Sun Flower Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful large florentine style flush mount. Made in Italy. Gorgeous sunburst starburst flush mount with five single lights. The Fixture requires five European E14 / 110 Volt Candel...
Metal
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H 4.38 in Dm 20 in
Stunning Starburst Sunburst Sun Flower Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful brutalist florentine style flush mount. Made in Italy. Gorgeous sunburst starburst flush mount with two single lights. The Fixture requires two European E27 / 110 Volt Edis...
Metal
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H 2.5 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful Modern French Bronze Star Sun Frosted Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern French bronze star / sun ray design, frosted glass flush mount light fixture with two candelabra lights.
Bronze
French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst / Star Flush Mount / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
French sunburst/starburst flush mount fixture in patinated and gilt iron utilizing acanthus leaves to create the sun/star pattern.
Wrought Iron
Brutalist gilded sunburst flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1960s
By Ferro Art
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Huge brutalist sun-style flush mount by Ferroarte, Spain, 1960s.
Iron
Mediterranean Sun, Spectacular Murano Ceiling Light, 1990's
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Large, gorgeous ceiling light made of Murano glass. Mesmerizing color, beautiful, elegant form. Hight quality Murano glass.
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Large Round Murano Venini Style Glass Italian Mid Century Sun Chandelier 1970
Located in Encinitas, CA
Fantastic Murano chandelier, Venini style blown glass with yellow accents overlapping each other and forming a giant sun or flower. Dimensions are 36" diameter and 6" depth.
Blown Glass
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H 3.94 in Dm 15.75 in
Brutalist Wall Lamp Sun Attributed to Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large wall or ceiling light in wrought iron and curved granite Murano glass. Attributed to Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Circa: 1970, Sweden Size: Depth: 3.9 inches (10 cm), diameter...
Iron
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H 3.94 in Dm 15.75 in
Brutalist Wall Lamp Sun Attributed to Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large wall or ceiling light in wrought iron and curved granite Murano glass. Attributed to Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Circa: 1970, Sweden Size: Depth: 3.9 inches (10 cm), diame...
Iron
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 39.38 in
Gigantic Sputnik Chandelier or Ceiling Lamp Sun by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous, gigantic Mid-Century Modern ten-armed Sputnik chandelier or ceiling lamp Sun Mod. 5160 with a diameter of ca. 39.37'' / 100 cm. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria...
Brass
Sun Burst Spanish Flush Mount Lighting
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic semi large flush mount eight-light fixture in combination of silver and gold leaf.
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Large Sun Burst Spanish Flush Mount Lighting
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic large flush mount eight-light fixture in combination of silver and gold leaf.
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Austrian Flush Mount Sun Blast Light by Schutzart
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic six-light Austrian sun blast flush mount light by Schutzart which the crystal was made by Stolzle.
Metal
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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