Gold tones Murano Glass Suspension and Flush Mount, modern and antique fusion
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Gold tones Murano Glass Suspension and Flush Mount, modern and antique fusion. This captivating lighting fixture is a testament to the versatility and timeless elegance of Murano gl...
Gold Leaf
Woka Flush Mount Modern Brass Pyramid Wall or Ceiling Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures. Pictured is a nickel-mat version with facetted glasses.
Brass
Swedish Modern Flush Mount, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Swedish Modern flush mount, 1950s. Plastic and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
German 1950s Modern Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pristine modern flush mount fixture from 1950s Germany in brass and two-tone painted aluminum.
Aluminum, Brass
$1,027Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Metal & Crystal Flush Mounts
Located in Schoorl, NL
Cute floral flush mount, nicely crafted brass & metal frame decorated with antique silver & gold leaf details and crystal (buds of) flowers. The center piece with brass petals holds ...
Crystal, Metal
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Reupholstered with quality Manor -fabric by Lauritzon. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
$19,500 / item
Modern Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flush mount with clear or smoky textured Murano glass globes, mounted on round ceiling plate in satin bronzato finish / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd 37 lights / E12 or E...
Murano Glass
$9,000 / item
Modern Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flush mount with smoky textured Murano glass globes, mounted on round ceiling plate in satin gold metal finish / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd 19 lights / E12 or E14 type...
Murano Glass
$19,500 / item
Modern Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flush mount with clear or smoky textured Murano glass globes, mounted on round ceiling plate in satin bronzato finish / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd 37 lights / E12 or E...
Murano Glass
$9,000 / item
Modern Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flush mount with clear or smoky textured Murano glass globes, mounted on round ceiling plate in satin gold metal finish / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd 19 lights / E12 or...
Murano Glass
Modern Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flushmount with clear glass globes with twisted texture on satin nickel finish metal frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E...
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland 1950's
Located in Kangasala, FI
Finnish/scandinavian mid century modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland in the 1950's.
Brass
Modern Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flushmount with clear glass globes with twisted texture on solid brass frame in lacquered polished finish, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 6 li...
Brass
$2,802Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Twelve Light Large Flush Mount
Located in Schoorl, NL
A very large floral flush mount, nicely crafted brass & metal frame decorated with antique silver & gold leaf details. The center piece with brass petals holds twelve E14 sockets. ...
Crystal, Metal
$1,670Sale Price|35% Off
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1960s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from aluminum and glass, it embodies the innovative design of that era. This flush mount ceiling light adds a touch of charm to spaces, blending artistic ingenuity with funct...
Aluminum
Murano glass Mid Century Modern Flush Mount
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large flush mount chandelier, by Mazzega Murano, Italy 1980s.
Brass
Swedish Modern Flush Mount in Metal Glass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare flush mount attributed to Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden This flush mount features two light sources and is made of hammered iron, brass and glass. Lars Holmström is known as b...
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Flush Mount, Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured by Itsu, Finland, 1950s.
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Flush Mounts, Itsu, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Scandinavian Modern flush mounts, manufactured by Itsu, 1960s.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Saariston Valaisin, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured by Saariston Valaisin, Finland, 1950s.
Brass
Octagon Shaped Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Octagon shaped flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1960s. Original fabric upholstery, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
$1,600 / item
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.
Brass
$750Sale Price|50% Off
Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture, mounted on gold plated finish frame / Made in Italy in the style of Ba...
Gold Plate
$3,200 / item
TLUnnel Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TLUnnel is a simple effective circular flush mount design. Modern in nature yet Classic vintage light source set up.
Brass
Modern White Glass & Steel Semi Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
Modern style semi flush mount light with a white glass shade and brushed steel fitter and shade band.
Steel
$2,200 / item
LUsquare Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUsquare flush mount fixture is made to order. Multiples available. The fixture is made from painted steel, brass and glass. ...
Brass, Steel
$2,900
Kaiser Flush Mount
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Bronx, NY
Flush mount by Kaiser, Germany, 1980 a round clear glass diffuser dome shaped thick and heavy glass that has smooth curvature texture on the outside and matte on the inside three bra...
Brass
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Metal and Crystal Glass Flush Mount
Located in Schoorl, NL
Brass-colored arms branch out from the base with beautifully ornate leaves to crystal flowers. The base contains three connections for E14 bulbs.
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Flush Mounts, Sweden, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Scandinavian Modern flush mounts, manufactured in Sweden, 1950/1960s.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Flush Mount, Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured by Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s.
Brass
$1,751 / item
Kaiser Flush Mount , 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling fixture manufactured in Germany by the renowned high-end maker Kaiser Leuchten during the 1970s.This striking fixture features a hea...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, design Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1950s.
Metal
$7,950
Otto Shade Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 8 smoky bubbles Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in satin nickel finish / Made in Italy Diameter: 51 inches/ height: 8 inches 8 li...
Brass
Flush mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Plastic shade. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
$5,350
Cinque Shade Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 5 glossy white Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in polished chrome finish / Made in Italy 5 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W eac...
Brass
$6,000
Sei Globe Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 6 matte white Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in satin black nickel finish / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W e...
Brass
$5,500
Sei Shade Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 6 amber bubbles Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in satin brass finish / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each M...
Brass
$3,200
Tre Globe Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 3 smoky Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in satin black nickel finish / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Me...
Brass
$3,200
Tre Shade Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 3 glossy white Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in polished black nickel finish / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 4...
Brass
Italian Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s brass ceiling light. Murano bubble glass.
Brass
Midcentury Modern Classical Design, Alabaster Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and good size alabaster flushmount. This excellent quality and superb condition flush mount could be your perfect lighting solution. We have only seen this strikin...
Alabaster, Metal
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture, mounted on gold plated finish frame / Made in Italy in the style of Ba...
Gold Plate
Blue Resin & Brass Ceiling Light by Luca for Fermaluce, Italy 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional choice for interior designers and collectors seeking unique Italian lighting, artisan flush mounts, modern brass ceiling lights, sculptural lighting, and statement fix...
Brass
$7,400
Angelo Shade Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury asymmetrical flush mount with 6 smoky bubbles Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in bronze finish / Made in Italy Length: 60 inches / Width: 35.5 inc...
Brass
$3,500
Trio Globe Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 3 smoky Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in satin black nickel finish / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Me...
Brass
$7,400
Angelo Globe Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury asymmetrical flush mount with 6 glossy white Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in satin black nickel finish / Made in Italy Length: 56 inches / Widt...
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Light by Hillebrand & Kaiser
By Hillebrand, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Scandic Mid-Century Modern flush mount fixture with four ice glass light sources on a chrome backplate.
Chrome
$3,500
Trio Shade Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 3 smoky Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in satin nickel finish / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Measures...
Brass
Flush mount, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Reupholstered with quality model Manor -fabric by Lauritzon. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...
Brass
Quattro Globe Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 4 glossy white Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in unlacquered natural brass finish / Made in Italy 4 lights / E12 or E14 type / m...
Brass
$3,500
Trio Globe Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 3 matte white Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in polished black nickel finish / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40...
Brass
Quattro Shade Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 4 smoky Murano glass shades carefully hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on solid brass frame in polished...
Brass
Aerin Jacqueline Flush Mount
By Aerin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Design: classic empire-style flush mount with cascading crystal beads. Material: High-quality crystal beads and polished metal frame.
Silver Leaf
Scandinavian Modern Flush mount, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, design Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s.
Brass
$3,500 / item
Quadriedri Graniglia Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flush mount with a round layer of clear Murano quadriedri glasses, enclosed with a clear bottom Murano glass diffuser hand blown with Graniglia to produce granular tex...
Metal
$2,000 / item
Quadriedri Graniglia Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern flush mount with a round layer of clear Murano quadriedri glasses, enclosed with a clear bottom Murano glass diffuser hand blown with Graniglia to produce granular tex...
Metal
Sphere Flush Mount Ceiling
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Sphere Flush Mount Ceiling Light 2000K - 2800K 95CRI 600 Dim to Warm Lumens Flush mount Hard Wired Sphere III Bulb Included USA spec available on request. Handmade in Hackney Wic...
Brass
Empire Plafond Flush Mount
By Luxxu
Located in Greenwich, CT
Round waterfall crystal and brass ceiling flush mount.
Crystal, Brass
Favilla Modern Italian Flush Mount Adjustable Spot Light
Located in Danbury, CT
A versatile and functional fixture which can be used for general illumination (45 degree) or to highlight architectural elements and decor. Favilla is rotatable on its horizontal axi...
Aluminum
Emil Stejnar Flush Mount
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Nice small Emil Stejnar flush mount. Seven lights, 25 watts max per bulb. US rewired and in working condition.
Crystal, Brass
Excellent Hustadt Flush Mount
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Stamford, CT
Large textured flush mount light with chrome brackets, by Hustadt Leuchten Three medium based bulbs up to 60 watts per bulb, new wiring.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Germany Cut Glass Flush Mount Set 60s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful set consisting of two wall lights or flush mount lamps of Germany origin manufactured in the 1960s. Square in shape and made of transparent cut glass, they consist of an E2...
Cut Glass
Round Bronze Flush Mount Light
Located in Sausalito, CA
Flush mount light made with antique bronze and frosted/milk glass.
Metal, Bronze
Lyfa Flush Mount by Orrefors
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hudson, NY
Pressed glass floating flush mount by Lyfa for Orrefors of Sweden. More available.
Glass
Stilnovo Style Flush Mount Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Stilnovo style eight lights flush mount chandelier. US rewired and in working condition. 60 watts max per bulb.
Brass
Large Emil Stejnar Flush Mount
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Large fifteen-light snowflake Emil Stejnar Flush mount. 25 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Brass
Bubble Amber Tone Flush Mount
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pale amber tone flush mount with bubble pattern. Has a wonderful look, excellent addition to all decors. Takes one medium based bulb, up to 75 watts, new wiring.
Brass
Atelier Jean Perzel Flush Mount
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic flush mount plafonnier made by the famous Ateliers Jean Perzel. Model 2060A "collier de la reine". US rewired and in working condition, four bulbs 60 watts max each. Als...
Brass
Round Hillebrand Domed Flush Mount
By Hillebrand
Located in Stamford, CT
A heavily textured glass flush mount with brushed brass detail and organic patterning on the exterior of the glass diffuser. Takes four medium base bulbs up to 60 watts per bulb....
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Germany Cut Glass Flush Mount or Sconce 60s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful wall light or flush mount lamps of Germany origin manufactured in the 1960s. Circular in shape and made of transparent cut glass, they consist of an E27 light bulb socket. ...
Cut Glass
Murano Glass Petal Flush Mount Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage and rare Venini Murano glass petal flush mount chandeliers. Both in mint vintage condition with minimal wear and tear consistent with age and history. Flush Mounts have roun...
Chrome
Austrian Smoked Glass Flush Mount Fixtures
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An incredibly interesting pair of smoked glass and brass flush mount fixtures from Austria. These lights are beautiful by day and absolutely stunning when illuminated at night. Fixtu...
Brass
Emil Stejnar Five Arms Flush Mount
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
Emil Stejnar five arms flush mount. 25 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition.
Brass
Bubble Textured Hustadt Leuchten Flush Mount
Located in Stamford, CT
Well-sized ceiling flush mounts by Hustadt Leuchten. Two E-14 base bulbs up to 40 watts per bulb, new wiring.
Steel
Limburg Square Wave Surface Flush Mount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Stamford, CT
Limburg flush mount with exceptional glass having a wavy surface finish. Takes two medium base bulbs up to 60 watts per bulb. New wiring.
Metal
Flush Mount Fixture with Fern Motif
Located in Woodstock, NY
Translucent molded fiberglass flush mount fixture with whimsical fern motif. In the style of Russell Wright. See other listing for a related example with butterfly motif.
Pair of Atelier Petitot Flush Mount
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
Execptional pair of dore bronze Atelier Petitot flush mount. Wired for US and in working condition. Accept 2 bulbs , 60 W each
Bronze
Royal Lumière 12 Lights Flush Mount
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb 12 lights chandelier or flush mount made by Royal Lumières Stem can be adjust to the needed dimension 12 light, 60 watt bulb max. US rewires and in working condition==========...
Brass
Amber Toned Limburg Bubble Flush Mount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful honey tinted iridized glass flush mount by Limburg, makes a great style statement in any space. Takes two medium based bulbs up to 60 watts per bulb, new wiring. Only o...
Metal
Nicely Textured HP Leuchten Flush Mount
By HP Leuchten
Located in Stamford, CT
A petite ice glass flush mount light by HP Leuchten. A heavily waved surface with integral air bubbles and interior granulate surface throws excellent light and suits a wide variety ...
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 15.75 in
Venini Mid Century Italian Modern Triedri Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Magnificent Italian ceiling lamp from the Venini brand. This ceiling lamp consists of a brass-plated steel structure with four heights and four E27 bulbs. Composed of beautiful Tried...
Brass, Steel
Flush Mount Pendant in Smoked Glass
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Simple, round ceiling light in grey smoked glass. The glass bulb is attached to a brass colored fixture. Can also be used as wall light.
Aluminum
Flush Mount Glass Fixture by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Ring of glass cylinders around a central textured glass disc. Diameter: 12,6 inch. Height: 7 inch Manufacturer: Doria Leuchten Germany Very great condition. Shipping by D...
Unique Frosted Bubble Light Flush Mount
Located in Stamford, CT
Great frosted glass with a unique look to compliment all decors
Glass
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.
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